Richard French

Director of Business Development at Rocket Lab, former JPL engineer with experience in spacecraft and Mars mission landing systems. He emphasizes efficiency and cost reduction in space projects.

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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 20min

Mars Sample Return, but at what (fixed) price?

Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab, is passionate about interplanetary missions and unveils a $4B fixed-price plan for Mars Sample Return, revealing exciting new details about a Venus mission too. Richard French, Director of Business Development, discusses how an integrated team can slash costs while enhancing mission success. They dive into innovative retrieval systems and the intricate balance between commercial ventures and government projects, emphasizing the need for collaboration and efficient management to navigate the future of interplanetary exploration.

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