James North

James North is a Mechanical Engineer with senior-level experience specializing in spacecraft thermal control, currently serving as the Thermal Systems IPT Lead for the Orbital Reef Space Station and Lunar Crew Module at Blue Origin. They previously held positions at notable companies, including Firefly Aerospace and Astrobotic, where they managed thermal systems design for various lunar landers and spacecraft. James began their career with internships at Ball Aerospace & Technologies and research at MIT, contributing to projects related to thermal analysis and lunar exploration. They earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.