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Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT // STUPITSKIY SPACE PLASMA GUNS Also: Stupitskiy, Yevgeniy Stupitskiy, IAP plasma gun, Russian space plasma gun, anti-satellite plasma, Russian compact toroid space, IAP Institute of Applied Physics plasma, Ekipazh nuclear satellite

01 Executive_Summary

ASSESSMENT: Yevgeniy Stupitskiy leads the IAP (Institute of Applied Physics) team researching space-based plasma guns for anti-satellite warfare. This is the Russian continuation of the MARAUDER compact toroid weapons program. TIMELINE: First wrote about plasma guns 'early this century' (early 2000s). 'Research shifted into higher gear in recent years.' Papers published 2019 and 2020. KEY FINDINGS: 'Directed-energy weapon that generates donut-shaped blobs of plasma (so-called compact toroids) and accelerates them to high speeds.' 'Creating some of the same effects of plasma waves produced by nuclear explosions.' 'Papers refer to experiments done in 1990s at US Air Force Phillips Laboratory under name MARAUDER.' 'Ways have been found to reduce size of plasma guns enough to consider mounting on orbiting platforms.' 'Main goal is to study possibility of turning plasma guns into anti-satellite weapons.' 'Describe how plasma waves could significantly decrease transparency of satellite systems.' CRITICAL: Russia has solved the miniaturization problem for space-based plasma guns. Directly references US MARAUDER program. Represents continuation of Avramenko's 1995 plasmoid weapon program. Russia now has: (1) ground-based plasmoid weapons (Avramenko, tested 1995), (2) space-based plasma guns (Stupitskiy, 2019-2020), (3) Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle (Mach 20, deployed 2018). Russian plasma weapons program is longest-running in world (30+ years). Also references Ekipazh nuclear-powered satellite (KB Arsenal design bureau) for space-based electronic warfare.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

ASSESSMENT: Yevgeniy Stupitskiy leads the IAP (Institute of Applied Physics) team researching space-based plasma guns for anti-satellite warfare. This is the Russian continuation of the MARAUDER compact toroid weapons program. TIMELINE: First wrote about plasma guns 'early this century' (early 2000s). 'Research shifted into higher gear in recent years.' Papers published 2019 and 2020. KEY FINDINGS: 'Directed-energy weapon that generates donut-shaped blobs of plasma (so-called compact toroids) and accelerates them to high speeds.' 'Creating some of the same effects of plasma waves produced by nuclear explosions.' 'Papers refer to experiments done in 1990s at US Air Force Phillips Laboratory under name MARAUDER.' 'Ways have been found to reduce size of plasma guns enough to consider mounting on orbiting platforms.' 'Main goal is to study possibility of turning plasma guns into anti-satellite weapons.' 'Describe how plasma waves could significantly decrease transparency of satellite systems.' CRITICAL: Russia has solved the miniaturization problem for space-based plasma guns. Directly references US MARAUDER program. Represents continuation of Avramenko's 1995 plasmoid weapon program. Russia now has: (1) ground-based plasmoid weapons (Avramenko, tested 1995), (2) space-based plasma guns (Stupitskiy, 2019-2020), (3) Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle (Mach 20, deployed 2018). Russian plasma weapons program is longest-running in world (30+ years). Also references Ekipazh nuclear-powered satellite (KB Arsenal design bureau) for space-based electronic warfare.

Entity Type: Assessment — Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers is an analytical assessment synthesizing multiple data points.

Research Findings

Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers appears in 5 research analysis documents:

Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024:

Findings: Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024

Source PDF: [Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024](/archive/Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024) Date range: 1998-2025 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2024 intelligence report profiles Dr. Edward Thomas Jr. of Auburn University, analyzing how his expertise in e...

FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007:

Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007

Source PDF: [FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007](/archive/FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007) Date range: 1977-2008 Source org: PPPL

Summary

This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challeng...

FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007:

Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007

Source PDF: [FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007](/archive/FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007) Date range: 1977-2008 Source org: PPPL

Summary

This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challeng...

FPT AdvancedPropulsion 2024:

Findings: FPT AdvancedPropulsion 2024

Source PDF: [FPT AdvancedPropulsion 2024](/archive/FPT_AdvancedPropulsion_2024) Date range: 1990-2025 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2024 intelligence assessment analyzes the global landscape of advanced propulsion technologies, focusing on Field Propulsion Technologies Inc. a...

HyperJet MagnetizedPlasmaJets 2021:

Findings: Hyperjet Magnetizedplasmajets 2021

Source PDF: [HyperJet MagnetizedPlasmaJets 2021](/archive/HyperJet_MagnetizedPlasmaJets_2021) Date range: 1961-2021 Source org: LANL

Summary

This 2021 final technical report from HyperJet Fusion Corporation details the development and experimental characterization of magnetiz...

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

  • thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes and alternative counterspace weapons (part 2)
  • thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes (part 1, Ekipazh)
  • thespacereview.com — Burevestnik Russian air-launched ASAT
  • aerospace.csis.org — Space Threat Assessment 2020

06 Research_Findings (5)

Finding Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024.md

# Findings: Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024 **Source PDF:** `Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 1998-2025 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2024 intelligence report profiles Dr. Edward Thomas Jr. of Auburn University, analyzing how his expertise in experimental plasma physics and instabilities directly supports the development of clandestine Field-Reversed Configuration fusion devices. The document details his extensive funding from the Departme

View Source PDF → Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024
Finding FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.md

# Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007 **Source PDF:** `FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.pdf` **Date range:** 1977-2008 **Source org:** PPPL ## Summary This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challenges for Compact Toroid (CT) research, specifically focusing on Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs). The document details the requirements for plasma stability, confinement, and current drive efficien

View Source PDF → FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007
Finding FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.md

# Findings: FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007 **Source PDF:** `FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.pdf` **Date range:** 1977-2008 **Source org:** PPPL ## Summary This technical report, likely prepared for a fusion energy advisory committee around 2007, outlines the strategic goals and scientific challenges for Compact Toroid (CT) research, specifically focusing on Field-Reversed Configurations (FRCs). The document details the requirements for plasma stability, confinement, and current drive efficien

View Source PDF → FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007
Finding FPT_AdvancedPropulsion_2024.md

# Findings: FPT AdvancedPropulsion 2024 **Source PDF:** `FPT_AdvancedPropulsion_2024.pdf` **Date range:** 1990-2025 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2024 intelligence assessment analyzes the global landscape of advanced propulsion technologies, focusing on Field Propulsion Technologies Inc. and its Department of Defense-funded research into propellant-less systems. The report details various clandestine R&D tracks involving metamaterials and plasma physics while evaluating the strategic

View Source PDF → FPT AdvancedPropulsion 2024
Finding HyperJet_MagnetizedPlasmaJets_2021.md

# Findings: Hyperjet Magnetizedplasmajets 2021 **Source PDF:** `HyperJet_MagnetizedPlasmaJets_2021.pdf` **Date range:** 1961-2021 **Source org:** LANL ## Summary This 2021 final technical report from HyperJet Fusion Corporation details the development and experimental characterization of magnetized plasma jets for use in plasma jet driven magneto-inertial fusion (PJMIF). Funded by the USDOE’s ARPA-E, the project successfully demonstrated that adding a bias field coil to existing plasma guns

View Source PDF → HyperJet MagnetizedPlasmaJets 2021

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Assessment — Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers is an analytical assessment synthesizing multiple data points.
  • ▸ Dr Edward Thomas Jr FRC Fusion Analysis 2024:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `Dr_Edward_Thomas_Jr_FRC_Fusion_Analysis_2024.pdf`
  • ▸ FESAC Compact Toroids FRC 2007:
  • ▸ Source PDF: `FESAC_Compact_Toroids_FRC_2007.pdf`

09 Timeline_Mentions (1)

2018

Avangard deployed (December 2018): Mach 20 hypersonic with plasma stealth, 'fireball' radar-invisible, Russia's most complete plasma weapons ecosystem

Russia deployed Avangard HGV. Mach 20. Plasma absorbs EM radiation = radar invisible. Surface 2,000°C. NPO Mashinostroeniya. Project 4202/Albatross. Passive plasma stealth. Same physics as orb weapons

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10 FAQ

What is Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers? ▾
ASSESSMENT: Yevgeniy Stupitskiy leads the IAP (Institute of Applied Physics) team researching space-based plasma guns for anti-satellite warfare. This is the Russian continuation of the MARAUDER compact toroid weapons program. TIMELINE: First wrote about plasma guns 'early this century' (early 2000s). 'Research shifted into higher gear in recent years.' Papers published 2019 and 2020. KEY FINDINGS: 'Directed-energy weapon that generates donut-shaped blobs of plasma (so-called compact toroids) and accelerates them to high speeds.' 'Creating some of the same effects of plasma waves produced by nuclear explosions.' 'Papers refer to experiments done in 1990s at US Air Force Phillips Laboratory under name MARAUDER.' 'Ways have been found to reduce size of plasma guns enough to consider mounting on orbiting platforms.' 'Main goal is to study possibility of turning plasma guns into anti-satellite weapons.' 'Describe how plasma waves could significantly decrease transparency of satellite systems.' CRITICAL: Russia has solved the miniaturization problem for space-based plasma guns. Directly references US MARAUDER program. Represents continuation of Avramenko's 1995 plasmoid weapon program. Russia now has: (1) ground-based plasmoid weapons (Avramenko, tested 1995), (2) space-based plasma guns (Stupitskiy, 2019-2020), (3) Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle (Mach 20, deployed 2018). Russian plasma weapons program is longest-running in world (30+ years). Also references Ekipazh nuclear-powered satellite (KB Arsenal design bureau) for space-based electronic warfare.
When did Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers appear in the research timeline? ▾
Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers is referenced in 1 timeline event, including "Avangard deployed (December 2018): Mach 20 hypersonic with plasma stealth, 'fireball' radar-invisible, Russia's most complete plasma weapons ecosystem" (2018). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What source documents are available for Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers? ▾
4 source documents are available in the research archive, including primary source PDFs from defense research collections. These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the intelligence assessment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Yevgeniy Stupitskiy (IAP Russia) — Space-Based Plasma Guns, Anti-Satellite, Compact Toroids, References MARAUDER, 2019-2020 Papers, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 4 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

Source_Documents 4 FILES

thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes and alternative counterspace weapons (part 2)
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thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes (part 1, Ekipazh)
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thespacereview.com — Burevestnik Russian air-launched ASAT
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aerospace.csis.org — Space Threat Assessment 2020
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External_References 4 REFS

thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes and alternative counterspace weapons (part 2) url ↗
thespacereview.com — Russian research on space nukes (part 1, Ekipazh) url ↗
thespacereview.com — Burevestnik Russian air-launched ASAT url ↗
aerospace.csis.org — Space Threat Assessment 2020 ref

External_Primary_Sources 3

reference
MARAUDER — Wikipedia
government 1993
Compact toroid formation, compression, and acceleration (MARAUDER) — OSTI.GOV
Ferdinand et al.
paper
Shiva Star - Marauder Compact Torus System — ResearchGate
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