NASA’s Own, James Fesmire: Gases Used at NASA, Ground Breaking Technology, Advice for Gas Distributors

NASA’s Own, James Fesmire: Gases Used at NASA, Ground Breaking Technology, Advice for Gas Distributors

Author: Ratermann Manufacturing August 5, 2020 Duration: 1:02:56

James is the Sr. Principal investigator and founder of the cryogenics test lab at NASA Kennedy Space Center for energy-efficient technology development and materials research. James Joins George to talk about gases used in rockets, a new technology that will leave you with your jaw dropped, and advice about where gas distributors should be focusing their attention in the coming years. James started working at NASA at 18 and now has now worked for NASA for over 35 years and has been inducted into the Space Technology Hall of Fame.

James also owns his own business called Energy Evolution. His website can be found here: http://www.321energy.us

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