From the Garage to Mars

Memoir of a Space Entrepeneur

Scott Tibbitts

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English

Henschelhaus Publishing, Inc.
12 March 2024

Entrepreneurship; Management & management techniques; Aerospace & aviation technology; Astronautics

On January 4th, 2004, the Mars rover Spirit landed on Mars. The first pictures sent back included

the logo of a small company in Boulder, Colorado--Starsys Research--which had built 27 motors

powering the rover and its instruments. Starsys was founded by Scott Tibbitts, an ex-ski

bum/nuclear engineer, from an invention made of hardware-store parts and wax.

Starsys ultimately flew 3,500 devices on 350 spacecraft, its success a direct result of a corporate

culture that became legend in the space business for its emphasis on Fun and Family.

Scott brings the reader along for the ride of creating a space company from scratch, providing a visceral

experience of the extraordinary highs and soul-wrenching lows.

It is a must-read for space enthusiasts, Shark Tank junkies, and entrepreneur-CEOs who will

benefit from the hacks and tools Scott shares for creating legendary corporate cultures.

By: Scott Tibbitts
Imprint: Henschelhaus Publishing, Inc.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 345g
ISBN: 9781595989871
ISBN 10: 1595989870
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 12 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for From the Garage to Mars: Memoir of a Space Entrepeneur

Scott's story of building a company from an invention of hardware-store parts and wax, to motors on Mars, takes the reader along for a wild ride. It will inspire and inform space aficionados, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, alike, and is a testament to our country's entrepreneurial spirit. -Andy Weir, Best-selling author of The Martian, The Hail Mary Project This is a lively and engaging story. Scott Tibbitts reminds us that that entrepreneurship is not so much a technical process, it is a social process. What separates entrepreneurs from inventors is that entrepreneurs create organizations. This is a wonderful story of the creation of an organization. -Andrew Aldrin, President, Aldrin Family Foundation An amazing and FUN story of Scott Tibbitts, his company Starsys, and their journey in support of our space exploration programs. Great management tips and insight into the thinking of an entrepreneur - I finally understand what makes an entrepreneur tick! -Jim Voss, US Astronaut, 6 flights, co-holder of world record for longest spacewalk