Jeff Thornburg

Jeff Thornburg is a highly esteemed career space executive with a rich background in the commercial space industry and relevant government agencies. He boasts extensive expertise in various areas such as advanced research and development, engineering, manufacturing, testing, production, and operations.

Mr. Thornburg pursued his education diligently, earning a Master's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla.

Throughout his career, Jeff has held key positions in renowned organizations, including being the Founder of Interstellar Technologies, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Agility Robotics, Advisor at SpaceRyde, Director - Hardware, Mechanical Engineering - Kuiper at Amazon, CEO / CTO at Interstellar Technologies, Vice President of Propulsion Engineering at Stratolaunch, Acting VP / Senior Director of Propulsion Engineering at SpaceX, Principal Propulsion Engineer for Raptor Engine Development at SpaceX, Lead Engineer/Project Manager at NASA, Engineering Director - Liquid Propulsion at Aerojet, Director of Technology at Exquadrum, Inc., Program Manager/Chief Engineer at Air Force Research Laboratory, and a past Active Duty Officer in the US Air Force.