Why Houston?

We chose Houston, Texas, as our headquarters because it’s the world’s first truly urban spaceport. Where else in the world can we fire rocket engines, fly drones, fly experimental aircraft and ultimately commercial aircraft, and still be Home for Dinner?

The Houston area supports a full life outside of work.

Houston is one of the most diverse and culturally vibrant cities in the United States. Texas is also a no state income tax!

Whether Midtown, Montrose, or Memorial, there are a variety of lively neighborhoods and family-friendly suburbs to choose from. Historic homes and modern apartments are all within distance of the Venus Hangar.

“If you have a taste for dynamism and beautiful complexities, this city is your buffet.”

Credits to Shannon Sims, New York Times
Photograph by Meridith Kohut

Did you know?

  • Houston is the most diverse city in the US: 145 languages spoken.
     
  • 5th biggest city in the US: 2.313 million people.
     
  • 2nd fastest growing city in the US: Thriving medical, engineering, energy, and aeronautics industries.
     
  • Lower cost of living + no state income tax.
     
  • Our booming foodie scene boasts fantastic Greek, TexMex, and Cajun food…and legendary BBQ.

Andrew Duggleby

CTO

Dr. Andrew Duggleby is the CTO and co-founder of Venus Aerospace, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and an engineering professor. Before launching Venus, he was head of launch operations at Virgin Orbit where he led operational planning, mission control, telemetry, ground equipment, launch infrastructure, and payload operations teams. He also led a team of engineers and technicians to hotfire the first dual-mode 3D print (DMLS printed and DED cladded) rocket engine, in collaboration with NASA MSFC. Dr. Duggleby was a Mechanical Engineering Asst. Professor at Virginia Tech and Texas A&M. He founded Exosent Engineering with a former student, making ASME-rated hazardous transport trailers, and exited in 2015 to pursue his space passion. A Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he has multiple deployments to Japan (shipyard repair), and multiple commanding officer tours of US-based reserve maintenance units. Would love to get more PhDs but his wife won’t let him.