Alexander Ermenko (Sasha)
Principal Mechanical Engineer at AstroForge and former long-time Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer with 29 years of experience on missions such as Rosalind Franklin Rover, Europa Clipper, and Mars sample return work.
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Apr 2, 2026 • 1h 4min
29 Years and a Two Week Break
Alexander Ermenko (Sasha), Principal Mechanical Engineer at AstroForge and former 29-year JPL engineer. He recounts why he left JPL and how private teams move faster. Conversations cover building spacecraft with no rulebook, designing for asteroid missions, balancing proven tech with novel mining systems, and managing risk and institutional knowledge in high-stakes projects.
