OUR MISSION

To accelerate the accessibility and commercialization of cislunar space through cost-effective, pressurizable, scalable and multi-purpose infrastructure. ThinkOrbital delivers a large, scalable and cost-efficient space structure for the New Space economy. Our ThinkPlatforms are based on mature technologies available today, configured for single-launch, autonomous assembly in-orbit, re-imagining opportunities for satellite servicing, space debris processing, in-space manufacturing, on-orbit storage, refuelling, space tourism and research.

OUR MISSION

MEET THE TEAM

Colonel Lee Rosen, USAF, Ret.

Co-Founder, CEO, President

Former SpaceX VP with >200 successful missions. Led the build of 3 Falcon launch pads, Dragon Spacecraft Ops, and Astronaut training. Commander, Space Operator, Engineer and Acquisition Officer with assignments at the Pentagon, National Reconnaissance Office and Space Systems Command.

Vojtech Holub, Ph.D.

Co-Founder, CIO

14+ years of research & development, software & aerospace experience. 30+ patents and 17 conference & journal papers. Vojtech’s AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets article is the founding thesis for our scalable space infrastructure.

Justin W. Chandler

Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships

Expertise: Strategy and management

Justin retired as a Colonel after 21 years serving in the Department of the Air Force and was instrumental in the standup of the US Space Force. He is a combat pilot and has experience in commercial space launch and operations.

Frank Tybor

Chief Technology Officer

Expertise: Aerospace | Engineering

Frank is former SpaceX Principal Engineer and Launch Projects Manager. Tybor brings a wealth of over 15 years of engineering and manufacturing experience across aerospace and renewable energy sectors.

Ryan Benson

Director of Engineering

Expertise: Engineering & Program Management

Ryan has over 18 years experience of engineering, program management, and leadership, with Paragon, SolAero, Bigelow, and the US Army. Lead engineer on Artemis HALO module, BEAM ISS module, and Cygnus resupply vehicle.

Veronica Moronese

Director of Legal Affairs & Space Law

Expertise: Space Law

Veronica has ten years of experience as a space lawyer and space law researcher. Published author, thought leader and role model specialized in space tourism, space debris mitigation and space colonization. She has collaborated and volounteered, among others, in projects for UNOOSA, SGAC and CNS.

Tomas Rousek

Director of Architecture

Expertise: Terrestrial and Space Architecture

Tom has collaborated on projects of NASA, ESA, DLR and EU. His research focused on 3D printing, expandable structures, life-support systems, VR and robotics. Tom also helped with architecture of Olympic games, FIFA championship and Formula 1. He worked on designs for two royal families and brands such as Vodafone mobile, Skoda and Mercedes-Benz.

Shannon Berger

Director of Product Development

Expertise: Hardware development

Shannon began her career firing development rocket engines at SpaceX and six years later was on the mission operations team for the first Dragon 2 flight to the ISS. She then went on to be the SunRISE Mission Operations Manager at NASA JPL. Most recently she’s taken on the role as Director of Product Development with Think Orbital, which is providing a ToolKit to perform EB welding in space.

Dakota Labine

Manager: Integration and Test

Expertise: Aerospace Engineering | SEIT (Systems Engineering, Integration & Test)

Dakota is a former Blue Canyon Technologies Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer and Microsat Product Line Owner. Dakota brings experience in Satellite Product Line Ownership, AI&T Development, and Constellation Production.

Pierce Ruggles

Lead Electrical Engineer

Expertise: Consumer, Commercial, and Aerospace Electrical Engineering

Pierce has designed electronics for a wide variety of industries and use cases. His designs are in devices ranging from heart-rate monitors to treadmills, and from cruise ships to space telescopes. He has been to over 40 countries, and is a proud father to his 9 year old daughter.