Eric Ingram

At the intersection of spaceflight & Wheelchair Rugby.

Space Industry Pioneer | Advocate for Accessibility | Breaking Barriers in Tech & Exploration

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

I think I'm going to be stepping back from this platform for a while. So if you need me:

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Perhaps I'll be back here again at some point.

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

Scout Space's Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, #Eric_Ingram, will be speaking at the #SpaceVision-SEDS 2024 Conference on the Sustainability Panel on October 4th in Denver#SpaceVision2024 #SpaceTech #InfrastructureInSpace #OrbitalSustainability #SEDS

[Dr. Eiman Jahangir @DrEJahangir]

Today on New Shepard 26 I flew an @astroaccess patch and this challenge coin. This group does amazing things!

[ISS National Lab @ISS_CASIS]

Panelists from a wide range of backgrounds joined an inspiring session at #ISSRDC to share how diversity & accessibility will tackle the challenges of space exploration.

“You don’t see yourself in the room until you see someone like you in the room,” Eric Ingram, @Scoutdotspace

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

🌍 Happy #EarthDay! Today, as we celebrate the magnificence of our planet, let's broaden our perspective to encompass the vastness of space and the critical role of in-space observation in safeguarding both Earth and the cosmic environment.
#SpaceSustainability #SpaceSafety

[SpaceX @SpaceX]

Liftoff of Starship!

[ABC News Live @ABCNewsLive]

A Houston-based company is attempting to make the first-ever commercial moon landing today, and the first by a U.S.-built spacecraft in more than 50 years.

Commercial space expert Eric Ingram offers his expertise on the timing of the moon landing.

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

https://t.co/xJdgTEKVll

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

We're pleased to announce that long-time aerospace and defense executive Philip Hover-Smoot has been named Scout Space's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Read full statement: https://t.co/Fn8uUT9YeH

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

🎄SCOUT is excited to present our LIMITED EDITION 2023 Holiday Sweater! The sweater will only be around until 12/31/2023. Grab yours for a discounted price with code "SCOUTHOLIDAY" and join in on the festivities and fun by representing SCOUT this holiday season!!!

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

Join our team and help make space a safer and more sustainable environment!

🚀 Vice President of Engineering Reston, VA/ Hybrid Flexible Schedule

Apply now at: https://t.co/4Qrt10nOSf

#SpaceJobs #SSA #SDA #STM #SpaceSustainability #SpaceDebris #SpaceSafety #SatelliteAutonomy

[SEDSSpacevision @SEDSSpaceVision]

We are over the moon to announce one more conference partner:
@Scoutdotspace

Co-founded by two SEDS alumni, SCOUT is developing software that de-risks space operations for spacecraft. Hear from their founders,
@Eric_Ingram
and Sergio Gallucci at SpaceVision 2023.

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

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[Abhi Tripathi @SpaceAbhi]

I've seen dozens of "Twitter experts" misunderstand this (often time by adding "Breaking..." to their post for extra clicks) so let me reiterate and further explain what Chris details below.

SpaceX LEADS the investigation. SpaceX issues the corrective actions. They pre-write a mishap investigation plan before they even launch. Then they execute their plan if they have an actual mishap. The FAA formally reviews the plan and also the investigation results and SpaceX-recommended corrective actions (but...informally they already know what's coming because of close coordination). The FAA provides feedback, and could recommend adding something if warranted. Their main job is to verify and enforce that SpaceX does what SpaceX said it will do once they approve the final report. In reality, 90% or more of corrective actions may be finished before the report is even formally submitted. Just depends on how well the root cause(s) are understood and easy to fix.

The general public often believes the FAA writes all the corrective actions and has a large team of people conducting the investigation with a heavy hand (e.g. "the big bad government"). No way. I doubt that will ever be the case for any mishap or anomaly. That is simply not how the government is staffed.

The FAA (and their NASA colleagues who have the relevant technical expertise) are typically in super close contact with the SpaceX team through the head of SpaceX Flight Reliability (where the chief engineers reside).

The statements released by the government are usually kept vague but factual, often to the great dismay of social and traditional media (as well as "stans") who want a juicy bite, ideally brimming with conflict. It is in a government agency's best interest to maintain flexibility and work with who they are overseeing...while keeping the politicians and click-bait journalists and influencers away. Inflammatory statements could rally politicians to one side or the other, and then SpaceX and the FAA's job could become charged and harder. Many people want to see that happen for many reasons.

If the final approval stalls, often times it is over a corrective action that was too open to interpretation. As an example of what I mean, if a corrective action is worded as such:
"Redesign of the launch pad to increase its robustness."
Ooh boy. So you want to break that down into discrete actions defining what "robustness" means.

If you want to learn more about the FAA's role, read their website here:
https://t.co/Xod2Gt6QDf

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

Have you ever wanted to work in the space industry? Tell me what you do now, what you would want to do, and I'll tell you how you can get involved.

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

Another fun spot on @GMA today talking about the @SpaceX #Crew7 mission!

[Good Morning America @GMA]

SpaceX launches new crew to the International Space Station. ABC' News' @GioBenitez has the details. 🚀

https://t.co/QgAX7wRgUQ

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

Thank you @OpticaWorldwide and @OPNmagazine for the coverage of my efforts with @SCOUTdotspace, @astroaccess , @2GetherInternat, and the other amazing people and organizations I'm able to work with!

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

Get the scoop on SCOUT, our founders, and how it all began on @OPNmagazine ‘s interview with SCOUT’s Co-founder & CEO, @Eric_Ingram.
https://t.co/OT8DxuD8FP

#SCOUT #SSA #SDA #STM #Space #Startup #SpaceSustainability #SpaceDebris #SpaceSafety #SatelliteAutonomy #entrepreneur

[Scout Space @SCOUTdotspace]

Just in!⚡️SCOUT & Stanford University’s Space Rendezvous Laboratory (SLAB) have been selected by SpaceWERX for a Phase II STTR to address the most pressing challenges in the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

Read the story on SpaceNews: https://t.co/98FUShJC51

[Todd Master @MasterActual]

Urgent call to all my remote sensing friends to push out timely imagery / fire analysis for Kihei, HI. Friends on the ground have indicated that they're not getting good info for evacuation decision making. Any help is appreciated.

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

@EAA Congrats to the winners! If the Ercoupe winner for some reason decides they don't want it, I'd be happy to take it off their hands.

[Todd Master @MasterActual]

"Hey everyone, don't forget where we parked the plane!" Oshkosh is mind-blowing to me.

[Eric Ingram @Eric_Ingram]

@MasterActual @EAA @umbraspace I'm in this picture somewhere!