The Hot Spot Interview with Jack Bacon
From The Hot Spot by Rohan Rost and Thomas Berg
January 17, 2026 · 51 min
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Dr. Jack Bacon, a retired NASA engineer and Berkshire alumnus, discussing his career and experiences.
Join Berkshire students Rohan Rost and Thomas Berg as they sit down with Dr. Jack Bacon, a notable Berkshire alumnus from the Class of ’72 and a retired NASA engineer. Dr. Bacon played a key role as a systems engineer in the creation of the International Space Station. In this conversation, he reflects on his journey from Berkshire to NASA, how his experiences shaped his career, and how he now spends his time educating and inspiring others.
People in this episode
Hosts: Rohan Rost, Thomas Berg
Guest: Dr. Jack Bacon
Topics covered
- education
- space exploration
- career journey
- inspiration
- Berkshire alumni
Keywords
- NASA
- International Space Station
- Berkshire
- engineering
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NASA
Places: Berkshire
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