E' Prime Aerospace Corporation (EPAC)
Peacekeeper-heritage cold-launch at 60–70% below market pricing.
Executive Summary
E' Prime Aerospace Corporation (EPAC) is a launch services company built on exclusive commercial rights to the U.S. Air Force's Peacekeeper ICBM solid-fuel propulsion platform—validated by $45—50B in original government R&D and 50+ consecutive successful flights. The Eagle S-Series vehicle family delivers modular solid-propellant rockets placing 1,280 to 59,340 lbs to LEO at 20—60% the cost of liquid-fueled incumbents.
The Problem
Global launch demand is accelerating—driven by LEO mega-constellations, national security responsive-launch requirements, and expanding commercial satellite applications—yet the market remains dominated by liquid-fueled architectures requiring expensive fixed infrastructure, large ground crews, and extended preparation timelines.
The Solution
EPAC's cold-launch, canister-based architecture—derived from Peacekeeper ICBM deployment methodology—enables 48-hour launch readiness with a 12-person crew, eliminates launch pad damage, and supports deployment from austere or mobile sites. Four interchangeable motor configurations match vehicle to payload from small-sat to heavy-lift.
Strategic Advantages
EPAC's early revenue is de-risked by a captive anchor customer—ACTS 3.0, an NC-9 portfolio company with allocated launch spend across 6+ missions—while its broader commercial pipeline targets LEO constellation operators, national security responsive-launch contracts, and government science missions. EPAC's IP portfolio (the only commercially licensed Peacekeeper propulsion system) and solid-fuel economics (higher gross margins, stockpileable motors, no cryogenic handling) position it to compete across the full addressable market.
Market Opportunity
The global launch services market is projected at $9.4—$21.2B annually. Beyond ACTS 3.0, EPAC targets commercial constellation deployment. DoW/Space Force responsive launch ($13.7B NSSL Phase 3), and on-demand replacement missions for operational satellite fleets.
Execution Readiness
EPAC launched the first fully commercial rocket from a U.S. federal range—and completed full Peacekeeper commercialization by 2000. The capital program funds reactivation, manufacturing buildout, multi-vehicle certification flights, and working capital.
Key Facts
- ▸Launched LOFT-I from Cape Canaveral in 1988 (first fully commercial U.S. rocket)
- ▸ACTS 3.0 anchor relationship de-risks early revenue
- ▸OSS captive motor supply eliminates propulsion supply chain risk
- ▸Eagle-S family covers 500 kg to 15,000 kg payloads to LEO
Market Opportunity
$9.4–$21.2B global launch services market
Financial Detail — NC-9 Data Room
Detailed financial projections, valuation, and capital requirements for EPAC are available to qualified investors in the NC-9 Data Room.
Investor InquiryCross-Venture Synergies
- ACTS 3.0 anchor customer
- OSS captive motor supply
- CI-NPE propulsion integration