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Ralph Ewig

Ralph Ewig

Startup CEO, SpaceX Mission Operations, NASA Awardee, PhD Aero/Astro

Los Angeles, California
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Joined May 2025
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Summary

Ralph Ewig is a seasoned aerospace entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in satellite communication, space systems engineering, and mission operations. He has founded multiple space-tech startups, including outlyer.space, Sydereal, and Audacy, demonstrating a strong drive for innovation and leadership in the commercial space sector. researchgate+2
With a PhD in Aeronautics & Astronautics from the University of Washington and an MSx from Stanford GSB, Ralph combines deep technical expertise with executive business acumen. His academic background includes significant research in plasma physics, space propulsion, and system engineering, laying a strong foundation for his entrepreneurial ventures. researchgate+2
Ewig has contributed to pivotal space missions, including his role as Mission Operations Engineer at SpaceX for the Dragon spacecraft's initial flights to the ISS, and as VP of Engineering at Aerojet Rocketdyne. He also holds patents related to wireless communication technology for satellite applications, showcasing his practical contributions to the field. researchgate+2
Beyond his aerospace career, Ralph Ewig is a published author of novels such as 'Eleuthera', 'Choice', and 'Freedom', and maintains an active blog. He also engages in diverse personal interests including motorsports, martial arts, and sailing, demonstrating a multifaceted personality. goodreads+1

Work

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Integrating satellite and network operations for NB-IoT NTN connectivity: In-orbit test design of the Outlyer Network

January 1, 2024

Authored a paper proposing a dedicated broadcast network for space operations to broaden spaceflight operations, moving beyond just monitoring spacecraft status to tracking space traffic and environmental conditions. The network prioritizes near real-time data delivery and aims for organic coverage growth.

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Aspects of wireless communication (Patent)

December 1, 2020

Co-inventor on a patent for a radiofrequency (RF) amplifier chip configured for transmitting or receiving data, capable of high transfer rates and frequencies, potentially as part of a satellite transmitter.

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Eleuthera

January 1, 2011

A novel published by Ralph Ewig.

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Choice

January 1, 2011

A book published by Ralph Ewig.

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Freedom

January 1, 2011

A book published by Ralph Ewig.

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Every system engineering trade study has to address the challenge of eliminating unintentional bias towards one of the available system options.

January 1, 2006

His PhD thesis from the University of Washington (2006) focusing on unbiased decision-making in conceptual system engineering trade studies.

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Mini-MagOrion: A Pulsed Nuclear Rocket

Co-authored work related to the Mini-MagOrion (MMO) concept, a GigaJoule scale pulsed nuclear fission device.

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Hobbies

Ralph Ewig is an author with published novels and short stories, maintaining an active blog on ralphewig.tumblr.com. goodreads+1

He pursues motorsports, martial arts, and sailing, reflecting a diverse set of interests outside of his professional career. goodreads