PITTSBURGH (Newsradio KDKA) - Cape Canaveral, Houston…Pittsburgh? Yes. His grandfather helped propel aerospace technology to unfathomable speeds so why can’t he land on the Lunar surface? Yes, a Pittsburgher has his sights set on the Moon. In fact, Mission Control is based on the North Side. The entire region is contributing to the effort as suppliers provide metal and parts for the historic missions. That is correct! Pittsburgh will soon be known for Moon Rovers. As a new industry is spawned along the Allegheny river our city awaits a very important launch date in 2022. Astrobotic is Pittsburgh’s home team for outer space.
I hope you enjoy this edition of ‘Kevin Battle Goes One-On-One With: Astrobotic CEO John Thornton.