Epsilon3 CEO Laura Crabtree Shares Organizational Advice for Space Industry

In a SpaceNews interview, Mike Gruss spoke with Laura Crabtree, the chief executive of Epsilon3 and a former SpaceX astronaut trainer. Crabtree outlined practical strategies for structuring space companies to boost efficiency and collaboration. She emphasized the importance of clear governance, cross‑disciplinary teams, and scalable processes that can adapt to rapid growth. Crabtree also highlighted lessons learned from her time training astronauts, noting that rigorous preparation and standardized protocols translate well to commercial operations. The discussion offered a roadmap for firms looking to streamline decision‑making, reduce redundancy, and align technical and business objectives. Companies that adopt Crabtree’s frameworks can accelerate development cycles and improve resource allocation across the expanding commercial space sector.