Pictured: SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule approaching the International Space Station, March 2019
Welcome to My Personal Blog on All Things Space
Hello! My name is Derek Jiang and I am an undergraduate student studying business and environmental economics at the University of California, Berkeley. I am an enthusiast for all things planes, rockets, and aerospace.
This is a collection of my periodic reflection on current events relating to the commercial space industry and the overall economy by extension, as well as spotlight pieces on companies I find interesting.
Feel free to reach out if you have thoughts or questions about my work!
Featured Posts
Company Spotlight:
Relativity Space
The Los Angeles-based startup, valued at $2.3 billion, is utilizing additive manufacturing to bring down manufacturing cost and increase production rates for its Terran 1 rocket. The company’s true potential may lie beyond manufacturing rockets and launching satellites, however.
Crew Dragon’s Redemptive Launch
On May 27th, SpaceX will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Crew Dragon spacecraft in the first manned commercial launch in history. This piece aims to reflect on this historic day and what it means for the overall commercial space industry.
Company Spotlight:
Rocket Lab
The American-New Zealander rocket company is the frontrunner in the rapidly expanding smallsat launch industry. Its workhorse Electron launch vehicle combined with continuous research into nascent technologies such as reusability and the Photon satellite bus makes Rocket Lab one of the most disruptive companies in the market.
Contact
Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments!
Email
derekjiang@berkeley.edu