From contributing to the Orion program to helping build Europe's next generation of space capsules at The Exploration Company, Jon Reinveld has spent his career turning ambitious ideas into engineering reality. In this episode of Connect To Orbit, he shares the journey from choosing aerospace over biology to leading the development of technology designed to shape the future of human spaceflight.
Jon explores why mastering technical expertise is only part of becoming a great engineer. He discusses the importance of curiosity, hands-on experience, leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, while offering valuable advice for graduates looking to build meaningful careers in the space industry. The conversation also examines Europe's rapidly evolving commercial space ecosystem, reusable launch technology, and how iterative engineering is creating new opportunities for innovation. Whether you're an engineer, industry leader or simply fascinated by the future of space, this episode offers practical insights from someone helping build it.
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