This week, Chap (CoS) and Matt (CEO) sit down with Ashton, Head of Space Systems at AstroForge, to chat about the iterative process of qualifying hardware for deep space. From design to testing, Ashton shares his experiences leading the team through the building process of Odin - and what lessons he hopes to apply to Vestri.
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Code That Can't Crash (Literally)
In this episode of Roid Rage, we’re joined by Nathan and Kieran, two of the brains behind the code that powers our spacecraft. We dive into the world of flight software — the critical systems that keep our missions alive and on track. From booting up in space to surviving the harshest conditions, we talk through what it really takes to write code that flies.
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A Lawyer Has Entered The Chat
In this week's Roid Rage episode, we chat with AstroForge’s new Chief Business Officer (CBO), Krystle Caponio, to hear about what ultimately led her to asteroid mining. With 15+ years of experience as an aerospace exec, Krystle shares her journey in building value for the space industry through her wear-all-hats approach.
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Making Spacecraft is Like Making a Pizza...
In today's episode of Roid Rage, Chap (CoS) sits down with Matt (CEO), Robyn (COO), and Josh (Head of Finance) to break down the differences between ERP, QRP, MES, and QMS - the key systems that make building spacecraft possible. We explore how these essential manufacturing and business systems work together, from managing ingredients and recipes to ensuring every slice meets quality standards.
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Dude, Where's My Spacecraft?
In this episode of Roid Rage, Chap and Robyn sit down with Armand, Head of GNC at AstroForge, to break down one of the most critical—and misunderstood—systems in spaceflight: Guidance, Navigation, and Control. Armand explains how GNC keeps spacecraft on track from launch to deep space, and how it ties into everything from propulsion to autonomy. We explore the difference between rockets and spacecraft GNC requirements and Armand shares a few behind-the-scenes mission stories from his career.
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