Space Systems

Dr. Gordon Roesler joined DARPA in May 2014 after working as a Senior Project Engineer at the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research at the University of New South Wales. His past research interests have included space systems, robotic naval vehicles, sensor systems, and energy systems. At DARPA, he is primarily interested in developing a capability for robotic servicing of satellites.

Dr. Jeremy Palmer joined DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office as a program manager (PM) in May 2015. His interest is focused on space systems engineering, including structural and dynamic elements, and additive manufacturing technology.

Dr. Kurt Vogel joined DARPA as a program manager for the Strategic Technology Office in August 2015. His areas of interest include air systems, electronic warfare, stealth, space systems and counter-space.

Dr. Lindsay Millard joined DARPA in July 2014. Her focus areas include space-based imagers, sensor data processing, and increasing the resilience of the U.S. space architecture through disruptive technology. Areas of technical interest and expertise include hyperspectral imaging, sparse-aperture telescopes, computer vision, image processing and low-cost optical materials.

Dr. Richard Potember joined DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office as a program manager in May 2015. Dr. Potember is an experimental chemist. His research interests include novel propellants including biologically derived materials, advanced manufacturing of materials and structures for propulsion, and portable power systems.