Tech Talks

Orbital Debris - Space Technology

DR. Darren Mcknight

^{November 8 | 12:00 - 1:00pm ET | In-Person | Y112}

TECH TALKS

Is a series of lunchtime discussions on the technologies changing our world co-hosted by the Tech, Law & Security Program and the Program on Information Justice & Intellectual Property at American University, Washington College of Law. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Dr. McKnight received his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Sciences from the U.S. Air Force Academy, his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, and his Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado. Currently, Dr. McKnight is a Senior Technical Fellow at LeoLabs, where he leads efforts to realize the value proposition for the growing global network of ground-based radars for space situational awareness, space safety, and space sustainability.

As a member of the International Academy of Astronautics’ Space Debris Committee, Dr. McKnight has been active in position paper development, selection of symposia papers, and execution of the annual International Astronautical Congress. His current focus is on developing technical solutions and encouraging global behavior that leads to sustained space operations assurance through limiting the risk of debris collision hazard to space systems in Earth orbit. Dr. McKnight has coauthored five books ranging from space debris and spacecraft operations to soccer coaching and innovation, and he has also authored over 100 technical papers and presented them in 16 countries.