About Q Interstellar
A Nuclear Energy Company for the Space Age
Safe Nuclear Alternative for Space
Q Interstellar is an advanced nuclear technology company focused on developing molten salt microreactors for space propulsion and planetary surface power. The company is driven by a single, enduring mission: to deliver clean, compact, and long-duration power systems that support the expansion of human activity beyond Earth.
Founded in response to the critical energy limitations of space exploration, Q Interstellar is building a new generation of nuclear systems that integrate both propulsion and surface energy generation. These systems are designed not only to operate in the harshest environments known to science but to do so sustainably, autonomously, and safely.
In space, the rules are different.
Q Interstellar was founded with a simple but very powerful realization: space is underpowered.
Vision and Origins
After several successful ventures in business and technology, Q Interstellar’s founder, Ray Flores, turned his focus to the future of humanity beyond Earth. What we encountered was a deep and persistent obstacle to meaningful expansion: power.
In our investigation, one fact became inescapable — the most promising, safe, and sustainable energy technology ever developed had already been proven decades ago: the molten salt reactor. Originally demonstrated at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, molten salt technology promised long-life, walkaway-safe, high-efficiency power. Yet on Earth, its adoption was stalled - constrained by short-term economics, low uranium prices, and legacy infrastructure.
In space, these constraints disappear. What matters instead is energy density, autonomy, reliability, and safety under extreme conditions. Q Interstellar was founded to apply this powerful, overlooked technology to where it is most urgently needed: beyond Earth.
Founding Perspective
Ray Flores did not emerge from within the traditional nuclear establishment. As an entrepreneur with a background in solving complex challenges through applied innovation, his perspective was different — and timely.
While examining the bottlenecks limiting long-range spaceflight, energy emerged as the central issue. In molten salt nuclear systems, Q Interstellar saw not a theoretical concept, but a dormant solution with unmatched potential. The company was built on the premise that the right technology, applied in the right context, can unlock entirely new domains of human activity.
Energy Density Comparison for Space Power
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Our Purpose
Humanity’s transition into a multiplanetary species will require more than just rockets. It will demand a reliable, long-term energy architecture capable of supporting life, science, and industry in deep space. Q Interstellar’s Universal Power & Propulsion Drive (UPPD) addresses this need through a compact molten salt reactor platform engineered for:
High-efficiency transit across interplanetary distances
High-thrust orbital maneuvers and mission acceleration
Multi-year deployment on the Moon, Mars, or remote asteroid bases
This unified approach simplifies mission architecture, reduces system mass, and enhances long-term autonomy.
