Tim Buzza

As Vice President of Launch and Test, Mr. Buzza's responsibilities include launch and mission activities in Hawthorne, CA, integration and test work in McGregor, TX, and launch site operations at Cape Canaveral (FL) and Vandenberg (CA).

Since joining SpaceX in 2002, Tim has led the development, testing and successful launch of the Falcon 1 launch vehicle, the Falcon 9 launch vehicle and the Drago...
See More n spacecraft. In addition, Tim led development of all three SpaceX launch sites including the one at Cape Canaveral. Under Tim's direction, development of the Cape Canaveral launch site--from demolition to fully operational--was completed in less than 2 years. He also oversaw development of a state-of-the-art Mission Control Center at the company's Hawthorne headquarters to conduct on-orbit operations, as well as of a 700-acre Rocket Development and Test Facility in McGregor, TX, which features nine different test stands used to certify vehicle components for flight.

Prior to joining SpaceX, Tim was the test project manager for Boeing's Delta IV first stage. His experience includes structural testing of the LH2 and LOX tanks, engine section, interstage and nosecone, as well as analysis and verification of the booster and stage separation systems. Tim was responsible for schedule and budget performance on 23 major tests, with a total budget of $100 million.

Tim has extensive test experience in the aerospace industry, ranging from aircraft systems testing (fuel, hydraulics and environmental) to stage development of a medium to heavy payload rocket. His career has taken him all over the world, to major test sites in Europe and America.

Tim has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from the Pennsylvania State University. His work has been published by ASME, and he holds several US patents.

Gender: Male
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