Planet Prep— Roadmap & Strategy

Roadmap & Strategy

Grand Scheme: Terraforming Venus

The long-term objective is to stabilize Venus as the second habitable world in the inner solar system. This requires a synchronized build-out of three infrastructures:

  • Orbital Mirrors: segmental “Venus Sunshade” at L1 to cool the planet and trigger CO₂ rainout.
  • Skyhooks: bidirectional momentum tethers for logistics between Earth, Mars, and Venus.
  • Mass Drivers: electromagnetic launchers for CO₂ export and resource exchange.

End-state: an autonomous planetary-scale climate system producing oceans and breathable air, supported by a sustainable orbital industry.

YC-Phase Plan (First 90 Days)

Assuming $500 000 USD pre-seed runway, the goal is to prove traction and credibility with measurable prototypes and a compelling Demo Day narrative.

Month 1: Foundation

  • Finalize simulation stack for skyhook dynamics & thermal analysis.
  • Hire / partner 2-3 mechanical + software engineers.
  • Set up corporate structure, IP filings, and outreach for partnerships.

Month 2: Prototype

  • Build 5–10 m lab tether section, validate strength & redundancy.
  • Bench-test small EM mass-driver coil segment.
  • Deploy 1:5000 reflective-film demo of Venus mirror slice (lab scale).

Month 3: Integration & Pitch

  • Combine tether + mass-driver + control software into cohesive architecture model.
  • Film high-production concept video & visual sim of Venus phase-transition.
  • Prepare Demo Day deliverables and investor data-room.

Demo Day Targets

  • Show working physical prototype (mini tether or EM rail firing test).
  • Display orbital simulation proving Δv reduction potential.
  • Demonstrate team + partner network momentum.

Next Funding Milestone

Target raise: $5–7 million Seed following Demo Day to transition from prototype to orbital demo. Proceeds allocated to:

  • Micro-gravity test on CubeSat / ISS platform.
  • Scaled EM driver (50 m track) and composite tether spool.
  • SRP-balanced reflective segment experiment (Venus mirror pathfinder).

The follow-on Series A ( ~$25 M ) would target full orbital tether demonstration and Venus mirror module deployment with commercial partners.

Partnership Roadmap

  • Almond Robotics — precision assembly & maintenance drones for space infrastructure.
  • Terraform Forge — asteroid mining + materials pipeline for Mg/Ca delivery to Venus.
  • Rocket Lab / Impulse / Firefly — rideshare orbital insertion for tether test payloads.
  • Blue Origin / Axiom / NASA SBIR — R&D grants and testbed access.
  • Universities — materials labs + aerospace programs for tensile / thermal validation.

Economic Logic & Stakeholders

Planet Prep operates at the intersection of infrastructure and frontier speculation. The business model compounds through dual-market participation:

  • Launch Efficiency Economics (Skyhooks / Mass Drivers): drastically reduce cost per kg to orbit → supply chain for satellites, ISS resupply, lunar cargo.
  • Planetary Equity (Venus Program): long-term optionality for governments & private investors seeking first-mover resource rights and intellectual capital over habitable real estate.
  • Licensing & Joint Ventures: spin-out of enabling tech—tether materials, high-power switching, mirror membranes.

Early revenues derive from terrestrial applications (launch cost reduction, industrial EM rail tech); later upside from planetary infrastructure IP and concession rights.