INNOVATION+EXPERIENCE
NewSpace Nerve meets OldSpace Wisdom
NewSpace has boldly erased cumbersome
layers of process from OldSpace, but
the hard earned lessons of what works
- and more importantly, what doesn’t work -
must be passed on.
Purdy Engineering brings the wisdom of OldSpace.
Not the baggage.
NEWSPACE IS LEADING THE NEXT WAVE OF INNOVATION IN SPACE.
NewSpace
\’nu- ‘speIs\ noun;
A transformation in how we access space, sparked by the intersection of entrepreneurial innovation with our unrelenting human desire to push boundaries and explore the unknown.
NEWSPACE KEYS TO INNOVATION
TAKE RISKS.
You cannot have innovation without taking risks.
COST MATTERS.
Building satellites does not have to cost a fortune.
SPEED MATTERS.
Innovate - Fly - Improve - Repeat.
BUT SUCCESS IN SPACE WILL ALWAYS BE CHALLENGING
Even the smallest mistake can cost millions
On September 23, 1999, the Mars Climate Orbiter disintegrated upon entering the Martian atmosphere at a lower-than-expected altitude.
THE COST
$327 million
THE CAUSE
A single calculation sent in pounds instead of newtons.
You need someone with experience.
We've learned the hard lessons
so you don't have to.
Our number one job is to keep you out of trouble.
PURDY ENGINEERING
Bill (left) and a teammate celebrating
the successful launch and
deployment of Clementine.
Vandenburg Air Force Base, January 25, 1994.
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Understand Goals
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Identify Problems
03
Offer Solutions
04
Impart Knowledge
Mechanisms Expertise
Systems Engineering
Troubleshooting
Design Review Participant
Foresight from Hindsight
Imparting Expertise
“Bill has a wealth of knowledge on spacecraft subsystems, systems engineering, mission design, and flight operations. He has mentored me for over 17 years as I progressed from a junior engineer through systems engineering and program management. Mr. Purdy has an uncanny ability to explain and present complex topics and decisions to non-technical management and customers.”
- Paul Oppenheimer
Systems Engineer, Space Dynamics Lab
“William 'Wild Bill' Purdy has the technical experience and leadership necessary for successful space flight. I worked closely with Bill for the first 15 years of my career and found that he brought strong engineering skills, unique insights and a willingness to do whatever was needed to help the team succeed. Bill is an expert, matter-of-fact, straight shooter. This enables him to find the right balance of thoroughness and efficiency; a balance that can be elusive in the space industry. Bill’s skills and personality are exceptional for:
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Being a team leader or consultant for design, test, launch processing, or flight operations
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Implementing and qualifying new, innovative technologies
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Supporting failure investigations and recoveries
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Training, especially for younger team members
If you want your space program to succeed, you want Bill on you team!"
- Mike Hurley,
Former Section Head for Spacecraft Development, Naval Research Lab
