The next chapter of humanity's story in space won’t just be about what we can launch from Earth and return safely—it will be about what we can build in space, using in situ resources. I have always believed that the Moon will be a critical part of that process, and it starts with creating a more sustained presence. That’s why I’m so excited about the two task orders Impulse Space has been awarded by @NASA in support of the Moon Base program.
Establishing an enduring presence on the lunar surface starts with a robust in-space transportation system. That’s not an easy problem to solve, because it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution: you need a variety of spacecraft with a variety of performance profiles, just like we have cars, trucks, trains, and planes on Earth.
This is exactly what we’re building at Impulse. We’re creating an end-to-end infrastructure of in-space mobility, starting with our Mira, Helios, and lander vehicles. And we couldn’t be more proud to put our spacecraft to work supporting this pivotal mission for NASA.
I’m grateful to Administrator Isaacman and the team at NASA for the visionary leadership they’ve demonstrated to keep our nation’s space program at the forefront of innovation. I fully believe we’re at the beginning of the true space age, and that the Moon will play a pivotal role.
On a personal level, the opportunity to build spacecraft for lunar missions is one of the crowning achievements of my career, and a primary reason I founded ImpulseUndoubtedly, it’s also one of the most challenging; but to echo the famous sentiment of President Kennedy, we choose to do the hard thing because it requires our best work and skill. We’ve got the smartest people in the industry working on these missions at Impulse, and I’m confident in our ability to succeed.
It will take a lot of hard work to get there, so if you’re also passionate about building something—engines, software, COPVs, avionics, or anything else—check out our open roles at impulsespace.com/careers.
Ad lunam,
Tom
Establishing an enduring presence on the lunar surface starts with a robust in-space transportation system. That’s not an easy problem to solve, because it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution: you need a variety of spacecraft with a variety of performance profiles, just like we have cars, trucks, trains, and planes on Earth.
This is exactly what we’re building at Impulse. We’re creating an end-to-end infrastructure of in-space mobility, starting with our Mira, Helios, and lander vehicles. And we couldn’t be more proud to put our spacecraft to work supporting this pivotal mission for NASA.
I’m grateful to Administrator Isaacman and the team at NASA for the visionary leadership they’ve demonstrated to keep our nation’s space program at the forefront of innovation. I fully believe we’re at the beginning of the true space age, and that the Moon will play a pivotal role.
On a personal level, the opportunity to build spacecraft for lunar missions is one of the crowning achievements of my career, and a primary reason I founded ImpulseUndoubtedly, it’s also one of the most challenging; but to echo the famous sentiment of President Kennedy, we choose to do the hard thing because it requires our best work and skill. We’ve got the smartest people in the industry working on these missions at Impulse, and I’m confident in our ability to succeed.
It will take a lot of hard work to get there, so if you’re also passionate about building something—engines, software, COPVs, avionics, or anything else—check out our open roles at impulsespace.com/careers.
Ad lunam,
Tom
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We are proud to announce that @NASA has awarded Impulse two missions as part of its Moon Base program, an ambitious effort to establish humanity’s first permanent lunar outpost.
For decades, the Moon has been a place we’ve visited. Now, Impulse is delivering the transportation to make it a place we can call home.
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