Two Planet Steel is a tech startup company funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We are working to change the future with innovative metals processing methods, both on Earth and on Mars. 

What We Offer

Find out more about our company, our technology, and our plans for the future. 

Our Technology, FIC

Find out more about fast iron carbonylation (FIC) and its applications.

Soft Magnetic Composites

Two Planet Steel's main on-Earth market.

Steel on Mars

Learn more about making steel on Mars using on-planet resources.

Clean Steel

Learn more about building the future with clean, zero-CO2-emissions steel.

Two Planet Steel Updates

Two Planet Steel achieves FIC, Fast Iron Carbonylation

02.12.2025: “In the past week, Two Planet Steel successfully ran its prototype FIC (Fast Iron Carbonylation) reactor for the first time. Three test runs were completedContinue Reading

ABOUT US

We believe in looking to the future with optimism.

Two Planet Steel is working to apply our technology to on-earth industries such as powder metallurgy, recycling, and improved mine processing. We’re also working to create new possibilities for further scientific exploration on Mars.