From the Garage to Mars: Memoir of a Space Entrepreneur

On January 4th, 2004, the Mars rover Spirit landed on Mars, carrying the logo of Starsys Research, a small Boulder-based company that built crucial motors for the mission. Founded by Scott Tibbitts, an ex-ski bum and nuclear engineer, Starsys became renowned for its innovative culture centered on fun and family, leading to the development of thousands of devices flown on numerous spacecraft. Scott shares the compelling story of building a space company from scratch, revealing the highs and lows of entrepreneurial journey and offering practical insights into creating a legendary corporate culture.