Macon Vining

Macon Vining is currently the Flight Readiness Lead for the MK1 Lander at Blue Origin, overseeing flight readiness planning and validation for the mission. Previously, Macon worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory on various projects, including the Mars InSight Lander and the Psyche spacecraft, where they developed critical test procedures and managed project verification. Macon also held roles in spacecraft integration and systems engineering, leading the assembly of satellite missions at the Texas Spacecraft Laboratory. They are pursuing a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin.