Quote from: Dante2121 on 02/18/2018 09:32 pmQuote from: Robotbeat on 02/18/2018 04:26 pmTom is awesome, but once raptor is done he’s no longer essential for BFR. I do, however, expect SpaceX to find more work for Tom, like working on a variable mix hydrolox engine or even a nuclear thermal rocket engine. But in the meantime they’ll probably want to keep pushing the chamber pressure of Raptor higher and higher.Still, I think Gwynne and Elon are more fundamentally important for the future of SpaceX.100 year starshipGwynne's the only one out of the trio that expressed an interest in interstellar travel as far as I know, which is amusing given her clear level headedness when running the business.
Quote from: Robotbeat on 02/18/2018 04:26 pmTom is awesome, but once raptor is done he’s no longer essential for BFR. I do, however, expect SpaceX to find more work for Tom, like working on a variable mix hydrolox engine or even a nuclear thermal rocket engine. But in the meantime they’ll probably want to keep pushing the chamber pressure of Raptor higher and higher.Still, I think Gwynne and Elon are more fundamentally important for the future of SpaceX.100 year starship
Tom is awesome, but once raptor is done he’s no longer essential for BFR. I do, however, expect SpaceX to find more work for Tom, like working on a variable mix hydrolox engine or even a nuclear thermal rocket engine. But in the meantime they’ll probably want to keep pushing the chamber pressure of Raptor higher and higher.Still, I think Gwynne and Elon are more fundamentally important for the future of SpaceX.
This year’s Goddard Astronautics Award has been presented to Gwynne E. Shotwell @SpaceX for her leadership and vision in the field of space exploration and contributions to aerospace technology.
Gwynne’s awesome. Been SpaceX prez for 10 years. Super love working with her.
SpaceX’s Secret Weapon Is Gwynne ShotwellShe launches spaceships, sells rockets, and deals with Elon Musk.By Max Chafkin and Dana Hull
Great article on Gwynne and all she does. Lots of good background on why she deserves her awards, including stories I hadn’t heard before (such as briefing Iridium investors which helped close the Iridium launch deal).QuoteSpaceX’s Secret Weapon Is Gwynne ShotwellShe launches spaceships, sells rockets, and deals with Elon Musk.By Max Chafkin and Dana Hullhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-26/she-launches-spaceships-sells-rockets-and-deals-with-elon-musk
Really admire Gwynne and she fully deserves all the credit and awards that she gets. However, I couldn't help but feel that particular article was yet another hit piece (albeit more subtle than most others) against Elon. The bandwagon is getting pretty full as the journalists go into pack hunting mentality.
Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 07/27/2018 04:40 amGreat article on Gwynne and all she does. Lots of good background on why she deserves her awards, including stories I hadn’t heard before (such as briefing Iridium investors which helped close the Iridium launch deal).QuoteSpaceX’s Secret Weapon Is Gwynne ShotwellShe launches spaceships, sells rockets, and deals with Elon Musk.By Max Chafkin and Dana Hullhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-07-26/she-launches-spaceships-sells-rockets-and-deals-with-elon-muskReally admire Gwynne and she fully deserves all the credit and awards that she gets. However, I couldn't help but feel that particular article was yet another hit piece (albeit more subtle than most others) against Elon. The bandwagon is getting pretty full as the journalists go into pack hunting mentality.
Gwynne interview clips on www.makers.com
Elon as the risk and Gwynne as the reliability
Martin has said that it is impossible to rank Lennon and McCartney's respective contributions to the Beatles. "It's like asking what's the most important constituent in a sauce vinaigrette, the oil or the vinegar?"
Tim FernHolz in his book Rocket Billionaires directly quotes a CEO at one of SpaceX's statelite payload customers (he doesn't say who) as saying that he (the CEO) saw QuoteElon as the risk and Gwynne as the reliabilityI'd take that as Elon providing the entrepreneurial drive and risk taking that goes with that and Gwynne as the operational delivery nous.It may that it's a complementary set of attributes in the same way to the Beatles that George Martin put so well when asked about about Lennon and McCartney's contributions to the Beatleshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4711552/Must-it-be-Lennon-or-McCartney.htmlQuoteMartin has said that it is impossible to rank Lennon and McCartney's respective contributions to the Beatles. "It's like asking what's the most important constituent in a sauce vinaigrette, the oil or the vinegar?"
Quote from: noogie on 07/29/2018 02:44 amTim FernHolz in his book Rocket Billionaires directly quotes a CEO at one of SpaceX's statelite payload customers (he doesn't say who) as saying that he (the CEO) saw QuoteElon as the risk and Gwynne as the reliabilityI'd take that as Elon providing the entrepreneurial drive and risk taking that goes with that and Gwynne as the operational delivery nous.It may that it's a complementary set of attributes in the same way to the Beatles that George Martin put so well when asked about about Lennon and McCartney's contributions to the Beatleshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/4711552/Must-it-be-Lennon-or-McCartney.htmlQuoteMartin has said that it is impossible to rank Lennon and McCartney's respective contributions to the Beatles. "It's like asking what's the most important constituent in a sauce vinaigrette, the oil or the vinegar?" That dynamic exists in most trailblazing companies, you need "one of each".The special thing about SpaceX is that the startup dynamics are preserved even as the company is now large(ish) and is dominating a market with a real product. Usually, at that point, companies lose their drive/edge.
I just love that she is so often seen laughing and smiling. I'm sure she is all "down to business" when it counts, but this is someone I think I would love to work for.
25 Women Changing the FutureCelebrating 25 years of revolutionary women.by The EditorsSep 24, 2019
Words to live by:“Life is way too short to drink crappy wine.”Legacy you hope to leave:“My two wonderful children are legacy enough. Except maybe helping humanity manage risk by enabling people to live on other planets. Just those two things.”
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell Makes It To Forbes 2019's list of '100 Most Powerful Women'December 15, 2019 • Evelyn J. ArevaloGwynne Shotwell is an admirable woman, she is an Engineer, President and Chief operating officer of SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. She may well be, one of the best stories of success for women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields over the last decade. These fields have a long history of lack of diversity and inclusion, even to this day. Determined against all odds she gained the opportunity to lead in the most innovative industry that will forever change humanity's future.
SpaceX President & COO Gwynne Shotwell named to @TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2020," with her bio written by NASA astronaut Kathryn Sullivan:https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2020/5888439/gwynne-shotwell/