Jackson Liebeck
Spacecraft systems engineer and former flight director for the Blue Ghost lunar mission, experienced in mission operations, rocket engine testing, and lunar lander development.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 37min
Faster-than-light travel, the Van Allen Belt and AI space exploration
Jackson Liebeck, spacecraft systems engineer and former flight director for the Blue Ghost lunar mission, shares tales from rocket testing to lunar landings. He talks mission control pressures, Van Allen belt radiation tradeoffs, spacecraft design surprises and creative problem solving. They also explore faster-than-light concepts, AI aiding lunar operations and why a Moon base could change space logistics.
