● Masten carved out a niche as the quintessential underdog of the so-called New Space movement. And, crucially, it was the place that trained a generation of aerospace engineers who went on to bigger and brighter things. ● Where SpaceX and Blue Origin had large, gleaming factories, Masten had grit and the “do whatever you like” spirit of the Mojave at its disposal. ● Founder Dave Masten would put up job postings and internship offers, and people, usually young men with no real experience in aerospace, would turn up, knock on the door, and offer their services. ● Read more through the link in our bio. (📸: Spencer Lowell)