Lai, who joined the Jeff Bezos-owned aerospace company in 2004 and was among its first 20 employees, is currently responsible for all next generation designs, upgrades and new product development for the New Shepard business.
In addition to leading the team responsible for the design and development of many of the key safety systems on New Shepard's crew capsule, Lai has been involved in product development, strategic planning and business development for all Blue Origin product lines, including the New Glenn orbital launch vehicle, rocket engine programs and Blue Moon lander. In 2019, Lai received the Blue Origin Founder’s Award for his technical ambition and achievement.
In December, "Good Morning America" anchor and former NFL player Michael Strahan and astronaut Alan Shepard's eldest daughter, Laura Shepard Churchley,
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