Chris is a fusion energy and aerospace entrepreneur with extensive experience in commercializing deep technology. Since 2008 he has worked on the commercialization of fusion energy and plasma technology. As a Co-founder of NearStar Fusion Inc. he is responsible for both business development of Magnetized Target Impact Fusion (MTIF) and MTIF spin-out technologies. MTIF will generate firm clean energy using an efficient plasma railgun to repeatedly implode magnetized fuel capsules. A simple explanation of how MTIF works can be seen in this animation: Magnetized Target Impact Fusion
Prior to his work in fusion energy development. Mr. Faranetta served as Vice President of Orbital Spaceflight for Space Adventures LTD where he developed, sold, and managed private crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS).
