Prior to joining The Master’s University, Mr. Blackwell purused a career in the aerospace industry. He worked for Hughes Electronics and Boeing as Quality Assurance Manager for satellite photovoltaic arrays. Some of the missions he assisted include: International Space Station, Mars Global Surveyor, Magellan, and numerous defense and commercial communication satellites. Mr. Blackwell loves Astronomy. He spends many evenings with his backyard telescope photographing galaxies and nebulae. Students of the Astronomy Lab are welcome guests for star watching and midnight snacks.