Annika Rollock

Aurelia Institute • Director, Engingeering

Annika Rollock is the VP of Engineering at the Aurelia Institute, where she leads space habitat research and development across a multidisciplinary team. She received her PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where her research focused on creating methods to assess emerging technology for use in deep space habitats through the $15M NASA HOME (Habitats Optimized for Missions of Exploration) Space Technology Research Institute. On HOME, she helped to coordinate efforts across four different research thrust areas and seven universities over the five year grant. Previously, Annika received her BS in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from MIT, with a minor in creative writing and literature. Annika’s previous work experience includes the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Aurora Flight Sciences, Bryce Tech, and Blue Origin, where she has worked on a variety of projects including aircraft design optimization, human factors, autonomous spacecraft operations, and the integration of control and structural analysis for autonomous rocket landing.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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