Space 2.0 – The Future of Space and Overcoming Critical Technology Challenges – “Engineering the Future to Infinity & Beyond”

Abstract:
NASA’s Artemis I mission launched on November 16, 2022, sending a crew-capable spacecraft on a 25-day journey to the Moon. The mission successfully concluded with a splashdown after traveling more than 1.3 million miles (source). As a key NASA partner, Peraton played a critical role in supporting Artemis I by operating essential communications infrastructure, including NASA’s Near Space Network (NSN) and Deep Space Network (DSN).

The space industry is experiencing a resurgence, driven by renewed excitement around future missions such as crewed travel to the Moon and Mars, along with the rapid development of next-generation space communication systems (e.g., SpaceX Starlink, OneWeb).

In this presentation, Mark Adams, Vice President of Technology and Engineering at Peraton (peraton.com), will explore the technological challenges associated with these ambitious missions. He will also highlight how companies like Peraton are collaborating with government and industry to overcome these challenges and enable the future of space exploration.

Speaker Bio

Mark Adams is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. He has more than 35 years of experience working with U.S. government customers and currently serves on the staff of Michael King, Chief Growth Officer at Peraton.

Adams brings extensive expertise in the design, deployment, and implementation of complex military and space-based communication systems. His work has included developing advanced architectures and network designs, space-based sensors and communications systems, intricate command and control solutions, and commercial wireless systems that support critical mission requirements.

At Peraton, Adams leads an organization focused on identifying advanced mission capabilities, offerings, and strategic technologies that support key programs and growth initiatives. The Technology and Engineering team at Peraton drives innovation through internal research and development efforts and university-sponsored research in operational space and tactical systems, cloud and application technologies, cybersecurity, data analytics, and digital transformation.