Lachenmeier and his wife , who helps run the company , are proud of watching their employees grow and “ seeing their passion move ahead with the work they ’ ve been doing .”
He said that inflatable space technologies could help continue future orbital , lunar , and planetary exploration .
Van Der Werff concluded that the combined company has a list of guiding principles that they rely on for future growth ( paraphrased ):
1 . Do what ’ s right – integrity and strong character , trustworthiness , follow through …
2 . Dare mighty things – have courage , we love challenges , we have passion , we make things happen …
3 . Make a difference – make the world a better place with our products and solutions , engage in the community …
4 . Own it – take responsibility , be entrepreneurial , check egos at the door , delegate authority , empower team members …
5 . Simplify – value clarity and brevity , take actionable steps , streamline processes , be humble …
In summary
Aerostar ’ s acquisition of Near Space Corporation ( NSC ) in 2024 was a collaborative effort to add skillsets and technologies between the two companies . This has expanded the ability of Aerostar and its Tillamook facility to expand in the Northwest and sail into the stratosphere .
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