David Fraine is a seasoned maritime professional with a career spanning over 25 years on the MV Liberty and MV Freedom Star. His role as the first officer on these unique vessels was instrumental in the operation of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) recovery ships. Fraine's experience extends beyond the helm, as he was also responsible for maintaining the ships in the challenging tropical climate of the Florida coast. His duties included the cross-training of crew members, ensuring a versatile and adaptable team.

Jack Mullen is a seasoned professional in the aerospace industry, specializing in the retrieval of Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs) from the ocean following space shuttle launches. His role as a retrieval manager is pivotal to the post-mission phase, where precision and expertise are paramount. Mullen's career is distinguished by his adept coordination of complex recovery operations, which involve securing the boosters and their parachutes once they have splashed down.

John Fischbeck is a seasoned professional who has made significant contributions to the field of space exploration, particularly in the SRB Recovery Ships project at the Kennedy Space Center. His career is marked by his involvement in the challenging and innovative task of retrieving solid rocket boosters from the ocean. Fischbeck's work has not only involved technical expertise but also unique experiences such as dealing with a Russian trawler and the salvage operation after the Challenger disaster.

Larry F. Collins is a Florida native, born and raised in Gainesville, where he also attended college and majored in accounting. However, his career took a different path when he developed a passion for diving while teaching the sport during his college years. This passion led him to a unique opportunity at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where he was hired as a lead diver for Solid Rocket Booster (SRB) Recovery Ships. Collins initially intended to stay for a few years, but his tenure extended to over three decades.

Rick Tubridy is a seasoned professional whose extensive career spanned over three decades at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. His expertise lies in the process of solid rocket booster (SRB) recovery and refurbishment, a critical component of the space program's reusable launch system. As a diver and corrosive engineer, Tubridy played a pivotal role in the development of innovative solutions to the challenges posed by the marine environment on space hardware.