Contributors: Ashley Kosak, Daniel Tompkins, Harshita KheraEvery year, we work to collate our recent insights and share it publicly through our fellowship research showcase events. This event celebrates the launch of the Cooperative Landing Pads research by Ashley Kosak, and Payload X research by Daniel Tompkins.
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Fellow | 2024Mechanical engineer with experience in mission compliance, launch site, and propulsion reliability at SpaceX Engineering and Apple as an Operations Program Manager for regulatory compliance.
Fellow | 2024Dr. Daniel Tompkins has a lifelong passion in plant science and contributed to agriculture and the natural environment with a doctorate degree in Plant Medicine from the University of Florida.
OPERATIONS DIRECTORHarshita brings experience in space law and operations, with a key focus on aerospace operations.
Harshita holds a JD in International Law and an LLM in Air and Space Law, which, along with her operational experience, has helped her carve a unique niche in the space industry. She combines her legal expertise with a strong administrative background, driven by a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion on an international scale. Her previous work at international aviation companies has further enriched her skillset and perspective.
Harshita loves that her work allows her to influence not only actions on Earth but also in space. She strives to create meaningful precedents grounded in empathy, inclusion, experimentation, and pragmatism.
Her presence in the field is notable—she has served as the main editor for the Lunar Policy Handbook, a copy-editor for the Assets in Common book, and an editor for the MILAMOS project.
When not working, she enjoys indulging in her creative hobbies, which include making chocolates, quilling, painting, swimming, and stargazing.