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Van Life in Mojave
- Ben lived in a 17-passenger van in Mojave to pursue rocket industry jobs.
- He slept on the bench seat and used a nearby RV park for showers and rest.
Innovative Fix Wins Lunar Lander
- Ben's team rebuilt their Lunar Lander Challenge rocket overnight after it caught fire.
- They ingeniously used a trash can lid to divert leaking fuel, enabling the successful flights that won the challenge.
Rapid Moon Express Testing
- At Moon Express, Ben designed a test vehicle and tested it in just four months.
- The vehicle used a peroxide engine and cold gas thrusters but had issues with the IMU during engine firing.
