Capt Matthew Folks didn't want to be a Space Operations Officer. Yet he explains in this episode how he ended up enjoying not only working in space lift, but being an instructor for new space operators.
03:16 - Matt's background and getting selected into Space Operations
16:15 - Matt's experience in AFROTC
23:08 - The Air Force's role in space lift (see How to Build a Satellite: https://youtu.be/W-1scVSpwbw)
33:41 - The career progression for the 13S Space Operations Officer
43:10 - Instructing the next generation of space operators
50:17 - AETC Instructor duty is a good thing
52:38 - Commentary
Contact Matt at MFolks@jd19.law.harvard.edu.
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