We are Astral Systems

An aerospace engineer with over a decade of project management experience in nuclear fusion research, nuclear, and defence.

Daniel has led teams delivering safety-critical system, sub-system, and component level Engineering Trials on the UK's National Nuclear Deterrent and managed installation & commissioning of equipment at the UK Atomic Energy Authority on both the Joint European Torus (JET) and Mega-Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST-U).

With extensive knowledge in the field, Tom will lead Astral's stakeholder engagement in the nuclear medicine industry.

Tom has held positions in both the UK and USA, in top ranking academic institutions and world leading industry.

As General Counsel and a senior lawyer with over 20 years of commercial experience, David leads all key legal matters and is a senior strategic advisor to the business. Oxford-educated (Magdalen College), he is a Barrister and a Chartered Accountant.

David also brings a breadth of skills from roles across leading global law firms, government regulators, and industry ranging from start-ups to a listed pharmaceutical company, helping lead £60 billion of transactions.

As co-founder & CEO of Astral Systems, Talmon draws upon decades of experience in commercialization of fusion technologies and driving projects, large and small, within the defense industry with a focus on B2B and B2G engagement.

Notably, he was a partner at NSD-Fusion GmbH which earned the distinction of being first company to commercialize a fusion reactor technology in the mid 2000s.

As the leading co-inventor of Astral's MSF fusion technology, his role is critical in steering the technical aspects of the company.

Dr. Wallace-Smith acquired hands-on experience in core design and manufacture at Rolls-Royce Submarines, which included extensive Monte-Carlo neutron transport modelling as well as onboard assignments on HMS Victorious and HMS Triumph for reactor dynamics monitoring. During his PhD, additional expertise in research reactors was developed whilst working in Osaka, Japan.

Our Chief Scientist has a PhD in Energy Science from Kyoto University and has been involved in R&D for particle generation applications, fusion technology, and advanced nuclear systems design for two decades.

In the area of nuclear security, he developed a 1st of a kind portable interrogation system for special nuclear materials. While in the medical sector, he developed a novel analysis method for Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) pharmacokinetic evaluation.

Lauren is an accomplished Executive Assistant with a background in Financial Services, Entertainment, and Technology.

With extensive experience in executive, legal, and management support, she has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to thrive in complex environments. Throughout her career, she has managed high-stakes projects, coordinated global teams, and provided indispensable support to senior executives, ensuring operational efficiency and strategic growth.