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Evolution Space - Gold Chain Cowboy

EVOLUTION  IN PROGRESS

OUR MISSION

Space - been there, done that, and going back for more.

Behind every what is a why. If there's anything we believe in more strongly than the potential of solid propulsion, it's the innovation - and freedom to do it - that lies beneath. Whether it's equipping our armed forces abroad or fueling private-sector progress back home, our approach all traces back to one word: culture. Self reliance, innovation, fearlessness, integrity, and adaptability are what we stand for and what the industry requires. We hope you'll see it in our products and in the way we conduct business.

 


 

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Mission
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MISSIONS FLOWN 

#9

Privately Funded Startup to Reach Space

77.4 Miles

Max Altitude

Mach 5.2

Max Velocity

408,456 FT

124.5 KM

3990 MPH

6420 KM/H

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The Team
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AIR FORCE

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ARMY

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NAVY

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MARINES

We're proud to have veterans from 4 of the 5 service branches in our workforce and ownership group. We firmly believe there's no better spirit of innovation to be found than in those who served to protect it.

Meet The Team

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Steve Heller

STEVE HELLER

FOUNDER, CEO & CTO

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JOSH MARINO

VP, OPERATIONS & HR

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Manny Ballestero

MANNY BALLESTERO

VP, PRODUCTION & DEVELOPMENT

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Brice Gano

BRICE GANO

LEAD CNC ENGINEER

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Don Morris

Don Morris

DIRECTOR

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Tony Pipe

TONY PIPE

CHIEF ENGINEER

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Davie Bauld

DAVIE BAULD

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

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ERIC MCLINDEN

INTEGRATION & LOGISTICS MANAGER

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AARON TARNOWSKI

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD

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Bradley Perkins

BRADLEY PERKINS

PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN

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LISA BALLESTERO

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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strategic partners

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Tom Marotta

Founder & CEO,
The Spaceport Company

Regulatory, Launch Services.

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Hans Carlson

President & CEO,
TZero

Contracting, Business Development, Government Relations.

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Tom Hunsaker

Partner, 
TZero

Contracting, Business Development, Government Relations.

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Bill Schworer

Senior Systems Engineer,
Powell Consulting Group

Acquisition Program Management, Systems Engineering, Federal Contracting.

LOCATION

We’re based in
Mojave, California

Culture is more than just a word, it's a home. Headquartered in Mojave, California, Evolution Space has satellite offices in Washington, DC, Zion, Illinois and NASA Stennis Space Center, Mississippi.

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