A. C. CHARANIA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) • Chief Technologist

As agency chief technologist, A.C. Charania serves as principal advisor to NASA’s administrator on technology policy and programs. He leads technology innovation at the agency and aligns NASA’s agencywide technology investments with mission needs across its six mission directorates. Charania also oversees technology collaboration with other federal agencies and the private sector while coordinating with external stakeholders. He works within NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS) at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. His previous experience spans multiple areas including launch vehicles, hypersonics, human/robotic exploration, lunar landers, planetary defense, small satellites, and aviation autonomy within organizations such as Reliable Robotics, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceWorks Enterprises.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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International Astronautical Congress 2023

2-6 October 2023

Baku, Azerbaijan

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