Max Fagin

Max Fagin works at Made In Space in Mountain View, CA on advanced spacecraft manufacturing systems. He earned an MS in Aerospace Systems and Astrodynamics from Purdue University where he completed a thesis at the Rapid Design of Systems Laboratory studying propulsive Mars entry, descent, and landing vehicles. Before that, he completed a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Dartmouth College and a BA in Astrophysics from Vassar College, studying atmospheric gravity waves and Dark Energy from high-altitude balloon platforms. Max has previously worked for NASA, SpaceX, and as astronomer and commander for two rotations at the Mars Desert Research Station.