Vanessa CLARK

Co-Founder of Atomos Space • VP of Program & Mission Management at Katalyst Space

Vanessa Clark is Vice President of Program and Mission Management at Katalyst Space Technologies, an AZ-based startup developing autonomous RPO-capable systems for in-space servicing, assembly, and maneuver. She joined Katalyst following its acquisition of Atomos Space, which she co-founded and led as CEO. A seasoned aerospace engineer, she brings deep expertise in in-space and nuclear propulsion systems. Vanessa began her career in Germany with Airbus and DLR before leading propulsion system development at Lockheed Martin. Passionate about sustainable space utilization, Vanessa is focused on developing next-generation space mobility systems that remove barriers to space access and enable the future of in-space servicing and orbital infrastructure.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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