Ben Brockert, Able Space - alumnus of
Masten Space and Armadillo has a new company
Ben has started up his own company: Able Space. He is now doing space contract work.
He talked about a real-life contract he did for Jonathan Goff.
While he was at Masten Space he did rocket operations (thousands of static engine tests & dozens of test flights), welding, plumbing, avionics and paperwork.
At Armadillo he worked on a LOX/Methane engine for NASA, gimbal systems, cold gax RCS and engine testing. He also helped with Photo, views and social media.
He has several current projects. One is a low cost rocket test stand. He wants to be able to help students and amateurs. The goal is to use off-the-shelf as much as possible with a below $2000 price tag.
He is also working on a small liquid sounding rocket. Wants a 1200 lb gross lift off weight, mobile launch system, small payloads to 40-120 km.
He is looking for additional work.
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