SpaceX

Scott Forth is a Principal Vehicle Engineer at SpaceX, providing technical direction and expertise for the Starship program. Previously, they served as Chief Vehicle Engineer at Virgin Orbit and held various engineering and leadership roles at NASA, including Fracture Control Board Chair for the Space Shuttle Program. Scott developed innovative methodologies in damage tolerance and fracture mechanics, contributing significantly to aircraft safety and spaceflight reliability. They possess extensive education in Mechanical Engineering, including a Ph.D. from Clarkson University.

SpaceX's headquarters in Hawthorne, CA, United States

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Starship and Starlink Engineering

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