Draper Hosts Defense Department Delegation for Space Technology
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—Draper recently hosted officials from the Defense Department for a tour of the company’s R&D centers and a discussion of the company’s efforts to enhance the nation’s capacity for innovation, research and development of advanced systems for national security.
Joining the visit were Dr. Bryan Dorland, Principal Director for Space Technology in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. Also in attendance was Jerry Krassner, Ph.D., Space Technology advisor.
Dr. Dorland underscored the value to the nation of independent nonprofit engineering organizations like Draper.
Julia MacDonough, Draper’s vice president and general manager for Space Systems, said, “We are truly honored to host Dr. Dorland and his team, and provide the latest on our programs and capabilities that support space research, space exploration and space defense.”
Dr. Dorland visited Draper’s R&D centers and was briefed on Draper’s capabilities in space mission enabling capabilities, microelectronics solutions for space applications, space navigation and space sensing domain awareness and control.
Draper has supported the U.S. military’s mission for more than 85 years, developing capabilities to protect and defend our nation and democracy around the world. Draper’s contributions to the nation’s space sector include capabilities in human spaceflight and exploration, space navigation and in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), among other areas.
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As a nonprofit engineering innovation company, Draper serves the nation’s interests and security needs; advances technologies at the intersection of government, academia and industry; cultivates the next generation of innovators; and solves the most complex challenges. Multidisciplinary teams drawn from a broad and deep talent pool of 1,800 engineers and scientists collaborate to develop first-of-a-kind solutions. Draper’s unbiased approach enables the company to focus on their customers’ needs and to deliver new capabilities to them. Learn more at draper.com.
Released September 16, 2024
