MARCH: NEXT RMA MEETING Friday, MARCH 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM in person and via Zoom

RMA Meeting: Friday, MARCH 14, 2025 10:00 AM

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION: TBA

TOPIC – ““SpaceX — Birth Of Commercial Spaceflight”” by David S. Ball

Today’s talk, “SpaceX: The Birth of Commercial Spaceflight”, discusses the exciting advances at Space Exploration Technologies Corp., commonly referred to as SpaceX since it was founded in 2001. In the past 20 years it has revolutionized spacecraft manufacture, reusability, rocket propulsion, and satellite constellations. Vertical integration has been unheard of in the space industry but is a given with SpaceX. Strap in for a wild ride expected to be out of this world.

SPEAKER BIO:

David S. Ball, He is a retired Air Force officer who volunteers with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Solar System Ambassador. Volunteers are selected by NASA for their interest and ability to educate the public concerning American activities related to aviation and space.

Starts 9:45 for coffee/socializing at the First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Rd, Sudbury, MA

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