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Space talk with space experts, enthusiasts, a technical writer, and a person who will probably be in space pretty soon. We get into advice in career transitions, unsung aspects of the space industry, and what their dreams are. All of this and more in under 1 hour!
Katie Ali Westley
Technical Writer at The Spaceship Company
“Technical Writer and Community Outreach leader with a demonstrated history of working in the aerospace and marketing industries. Skilled in Sales, Team Building, Marketing Support, Management, and Account Management. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Political Philosophy from The University of Dallas” Source
Ron Rosano
Business owner,Astronomy Educator
“I’ve been teaching astronomy lessons to classrooms since 1995, in teacher partnerships with Project Astro, with NASA JPL’s Solar System Ambassador Program, and since 2011 with Galactic Unite, Virgin Galactic’s non-profit initiative.” Source
The Spaceship Company
“The Spaceship Company (TSC) is Virgin Galactic’s aerospace-system manufacturing organization. Headquartered in Mojave Air and Space Port in Mojave, California, it is building and testing a fleet of WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft and SpaceShipTwo reusable spaceships that, together, form Virgin Galactic’s human spaceflight system. We are proud to share the Virgin Group heritage and value our position as an integral part of a remarkable story and globally celebrated brand. Like many Virgin companies across the world, its team of over 430 talented and dedicated engineers, technicians and professionals are drawn together by a willingness to disrupt and challenge the status quo and deliver innovative aerospace solutions to our customers’ needs. The Spaceship Company has a straightforward name: as you would expect, we build spaceships. But we also do much more. The Spaceship Company’s extensive capabilities encompass preliminary vehicle design and analysis, manufacturing, ground testing, flight testing and post-delivery support. The Spaceship Company team is uniquely positioned to offer end-to-end aerospace development with extensive experience in design, manufacturing, and testing. We are proud of our relaxed and informal culture that encourages individuality and innovation. Our team is built on motivated, enterprising and enthusiastic contributors. Our company culture and values are set up in such a way that you need to be able to “check your ego at the door”, be a self-starter and possess a sense of humility. We thrive under pressure, are driven by challenges and aren’t afraid to set the goals that will take us to new heights”. Source
Virgin Galactic
“We are a part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, and with our sister companies – The Spaceship Company and Virgin Orbit – we are developing and operating a new generation of space vehicles to open space for everyone. We are comprised of hundreds of dedicated and passionate professionals, united in creating the world’s first commercial spaceline. Our mission – to be the spaceline for Earth – means we focus on using space for good, while delivering an unparalleled customer experience. Through our work, we believe we can help inspire future generations and make it possible to see our beautiful home planet from a new perspective. We are proud to be part of the incredible spaceflight story. It is thousands of years in the making, and driven by the deeply human need to explore our universe, to innovate and to create a better future for our society and our planet. Our world class team – comprising of engineers, technicians, mission controllers and many more wonderful professionals – continues to push the boundaries of technology and exploration. Our dedication to finding the best people for Virgin Galactic has resulted in our unique and inspiring sense of purpose, and a strong culture of safety and achievement.” Source