Seminar
Richard Linares Associate Professor, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT Friday, Mar. 8 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: The rapid growth of active satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) poses challenges to safe and responsible space
Yutian Pang Machine Learning Research Engineer, Thales Wednesday, Mar. 6 | 9:30 a.m. | AERO 111 Abstract: National Airspace Systems (NAS) are cyber-physical systems that require swift air traffic management (ATM) to ensure flight safety and
Daniel Polis Vice President of Engineering, Sierra Space Friday, Mar. 1 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) operates near absolute zero temperatures. The Dream Chaser® vehicle must survive Mach 25. To meet these
Christine Hartzell Associate Professor, Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland Monday, Feb. 19 | 9:30 a.m. | AERO 114 Abstract: The interaction of charged particles with the local plasma environment is of interest in a variety of space
Tam Nguyen Technical Staff, MIT Lincoln Laboratory Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 9:30 a.m. | AERO 111 Abstract: Detection of faint space objects with limited a priori state knowledge can enable advanced capabilities across multiple domains, including space
Scott Erwin Chief Scientist, Space Vehicles Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Friday, Feb. 23 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: This talk will begin with a short overview of the current national and international driving forces
Clare Atzert Director, Surface Ship Systems, Naval Reactors Friday, Feb. 2 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: The presentation will provide an overview of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. For this portion of the brief, I will provide a
Ping Lu Professor, Aerospace Engineering, San Diego State University Friday, Jan. 26 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 Abstract: Aerospace Guidance is a relatively young technical area, having only emerged as a stand-alone specialty during the Apollo
Tory Bruno is one of the world’s foremost experts in rocket technology and the launch industry. As the president and chief executive officer for United Launch Alliance (ULA), Bruno serves as principal strategic leader of the organization and oversees all business management and operations.
Pete Worden Chairman of the Breakthrough Prize Foundation, Former Director of NASA Ames Friday, Jan. 19 | 10:40 a.m. | AERO 120 The Breakthrough Initiatives are a suite of scientific space exploration programs searching for signatures of life