What makes your job at NASA exciting or unique?
I am working on the Laser-Enhanced Mission Communications Navigation and Operational Services (LEMNOS) project which will provide Artemis II with a laser communications system known as Optical to Orion (O2O). Laser communications can support exponentially higher data rates and will revolutionize space communications and data return for future NASA missions.
How does your job contribute to the Artemis missions and beyond?
O2O will enable 4K ultra-high-definition video from the moon and enhanced science data transmission. The LEMNOS Pipeline project will provide laser communications terminals to future Orion exploration missions.
What was your inspiration growing up?
Thomas Edison and his famous quote, “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”
What’s your favorite thing about working for NASA?
My favorite thing is working with scientists and engineers on NASA missions to expand frontiers for the benefit of humankind