Lutheran High School Graduate Reaches for the Stars: Brady Wunderlich Makes His Mark at Space Technology Company

When Brady Wunderlich graduated from Lutheran High School of San Antonio, he set his sights on Texas Tech University to pursue his engineering dreams. Now a junior at TTU, Brady has taken a giant leap toward those dreams through an extraordinary summer internship that has him literally working on the future of space exploration.

Thanks to the connections and mentorship of LHSA robotics coach Andrew Schuetze, Brady secured an internship position at Astroport Space Technology, a San Antonio-based company at the forefront of lunar habitat development. The company holds contracts to conduct research and development for future lunar habitats that will be constructed using materials found directly on the moon's surface—a substance called regolith.

Making an Immediate ImpactBrady's performance during his internship has been nothing short of stellar. Both the interim manager and local CEO at Astroport have been thoroughly impressed with his work ethic and innovative thinking. They describe him as driven, a self-starter, and someone who consistently gets things done—qualities that clearly reflect the strong foundation he received during his time at Lutheran High School.

The company's confidence in Brady is evident in their plans to retain him as a part-time intern while he continues his academic year at Texas Tech. He will be driving to the company's Midland, Texas, site to continue his research and development work, balancing his studies with hands-on experience in cutting-edge space technology.

Perhaps the most impressive aspect of Brady's internship has been his innovative approach to a complex engineering challenge. Working alongside a partner from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Brady tackled a project that had previously stumped the company. Astroport had outsourced a $40,000 project to develop a system for sieving regolith (lunar soil), but the resulting solution proved ineffective.

Where others saw failure, Brady saw opportunity. He developed a novel approach to fluidize the regolith bed acoustically while operating in the vacuum of space—a solution that has thoroughly impressed the entire team at Astroport. His innovative thinking not only solved a costly problem but demonstrated the kind of creative engineering that will be essential for humanity's future on the moon.

Brady's success story highlights the impact of Lutheran High School of San Antonio's commitment to preparing students for excellence in STEM fields. The mentorship exemplifies how LHSA educators go above and beyond to connect students with real-world opportunities that can shape their futures.
The problem-solving skills, work ethic, and innovative thinking that Brady is displaying at Astroport Space Technology are reflections of the values and educational approach he experienced at LHSSA. His ability to tackle complex engineering challenges with creativity and determination shows how the school's pursuit of excellence in regards to critical thinking and hands-on learning translates to success in the professional world.

As Brady continues to balance his studies at Texas Tech with his ongoing work at Astroport Space Technology, he represents the best of what Lutheran High School of San Antonio aims to achieve in its graduates. His story is one of preparation meeting opportunity, of strong foundations enabling extraordinary achievements, and of a young engineer who is literally helping to build humanity's future among the stars.
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Brady's journey from the halls of LHS to the cutting-edge laboratories of a space technology company serves as an inspiration to current students and a testament to the school's mission of preparing young people to make a meaningful impact in their chosen fields, to the glory of Jesus Christ. As he continues to work on technologies that will one day support human life on the lunar surface, Brady Wunderlich proves that with the right foundation, dreams really can reach as high as the moon.

Lutheran High School of San Antonio is proud to celebrate the achievements of our graduates as they make their mark in fields ranging from space exploration to medicine, education, and beyond. Brady's story reminds us that the skills, values, and connections formed during the high school years can truly launch students toward extraordinary futures.