Pulsar Fusion was founded in 2014 and is based in Bletchley, England. Pulsar specialises in advanced propulsion systems, including electric, chemical, and fusion-based technologies. It focuses on creating high-efficiency and sustainable propulsion solutions for space travel. The company is developing the Direct Fusion Drive (DFD), a compact fusion engine that provides both thrust and electrical power, potentially transforming interstellar travel.

Pulsar has partnerships with institutions including the University of Michigan and the University of Cambridge.