I saw what government programs were and how they were executed. In some cases, they were executed beautifully, but in others, there was tremendous waste. Gwynne Shotwell beautifullycaseexecute Change image and share on social
You can't be on the cusp of innovation and at the forefront of technology if you're wearing blinders. If you don't have an exploration program where you're exploring your world here on Earth, underwater, and in space, then you're wearing blinders and handicapping yourself. Gwynne Shotwell blindercuspearth share on social
If you're not looking toward the future or trying to improve the current technology, you'll be left behind. Gwynne Shotwell currentfutureimprove Change image and share on social
After I finished my master's degree, I moved to a company called Aerospace Corporation, a big think tank for the U.S. Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. Gwynne Shotwell aerospaceairbig Change image and share on social
I remember in third grade, I asked my mom, 'How does an engine work?' So my mom bought me a book. Gwynne Shotwell askbookbuy Change image and share on social
I don't like to camp. Early on, Mars is going to be camping. I think there are people far better suited to do that than me. But when the first Holiday Inn Express shows up, maybe I'll go. Gwynne Shotwell campearlyexpress Change image and share on social
I do want to make something clear: SpaceX does have a lot of government business, but we execute in a commercial fashion. Gwynne Shotwell businessclearcommercial Change image and share on social
I left Aerospace because I wanted to go build, and put spacecraft together. Gwynne Shotwell aerospacebuildleave Change image and share on social
An important skill for all SpaceXers is the ability to accept critical feedback. This is key to anyone's growth and becoming better at what they do. Gwynne Shotwell abilityacceptcritical Change image and share on social