Meet Kirsten Whittingham, the President of Max Space, a company committed to lowering the cost of doing business in space through innovative ‘expandable’ habitation modules. Kirsten’s journey from a space-obsessed child in rural Tennessee to leading a company at the forefront of space habitation reflects her relentless dedication and passion for the space industry. With an aerospace engineering degree and experience as a flight controller at NASA for both the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, Kirsten brings invaluable insights into the future of space exploration and the role of cost-effective solutions in expanding humanity’s reach into space. In this episode, you’ll discover:• Kirsten’s journey from space camp to NASA. • The significance of Max Space’s modular habitats. • Challenges women face in a male-dominated industry. • How space technologies benefit everyday life on Earth. • Plans for Max Space’s 2026 mission with SpaceX. Quote: “We can’t limit ourselves with what we think can be accomplished… we need people who can innovate, who can come up with these big, maybe crazy ideas, and work with a team to figure out how to make it work.”- Kirsten WhittinghamEpisode Links: • Connect with Kirsten Whittingham on LinkedIn • Follow Max Space on LinkedIn • Explore Max Space • Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University • Raytheon (now RTX) • Redwire Space (Made in Space) • Axiom Space • NASA Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD  Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Find your place in the business of space: https://interastra.space