The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EDT
“Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age”
with
Eric Berger
Author and Senior Space Editor, Ars Technica
On October 13, as we marveled at the sight of SpaceX’s 233-foot tall Super Heavy booster steering itself back to the launch gantry and being captured by the “Mechazilla” system, we witnessed a technological feat that even now seemed out of reach. This breathtaking display, the fifth test flight of Starship-Super Heavy, solidified SpaceX’s pioneering advantage in reusable rocket technology—a breakthrough that has set it miles ahead in the aerospace industry.
How did SpaceX, a company founded just 22 years ago, come to redefine what’s possible in spaceflight and transform the launch market? Join us for an illuminating Space Forum with Eric Berger, Senior Space Editor at Ars Technica and author of Reentry: SpaceX, Elon Musk, and the Reusable Rockets that Launched a Second Space Age. Eric will walk us through SpaceX’s incredible evolution from a shaky startup in 2008 to an industry powerhouse that’s making Elon Musk’s vision of humanity as a multi-planetary species a tangible goal.
In this special space forum, Eric will share behind-the-scenes stories and some of the surprising insights he uncovered while writing Reentry and Liftoff, his two books on SpaceX and its mercurial founder. After his presentation, Eric will take your questions on topics ranging from his two books, SpaceX, and to the future of spaceflight. Prepare for an engaging session as we delve into the innovations, challenges, and breakthroughs that have defined SpaceX’s journey. Register for the space forum using the link below.
As a special bonus, NSS has secured four copies of Reentry that will be signed by Eric and will be given away as virtual door prizes.
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Eric Berger is the senior space editor at Ars Technica, covering everything from astronomy to private spaceflight to NASA policy; and has authored two books: Liftoff, about the rise of SpaceX; and Reentry, on the development of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon. Eric has an astronomy degree from the University of Texas and a master’s in journalism from the University of Missouri. He previously worked at the Houston Chronicle for 17 years, where the paper was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2009 for his coverage of Hurricane Ike. A certified meteorologist, Eric founded Space City Weather and The Eyewall, and he lives in Houston, TX. Connect with Eric on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.
Register no later than November 21 at 8 pm EST
