Axel Garcia
Technical Director of Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) RPO- MIT Ph.D.
- Role
- Technical Director of Rpo Systems at Turion Space
- Location
- Cambridge, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Axel Garcia
Axel has more than 15 years of experience in research development from NASA centers and the private space industry. He\'s a Ph.D. alumni from the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT. Garcia’s experience focuses on satellite navigation, space situational awareness, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. His current research interests involve safety verification of GN & C systems for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPOs) and mega constellations. Blockchain and ground stations are also part of his research activities.
Experience
Technical Director of Rpo Systems
Dec 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US
In collaboration with Tychee research group:Supporting the next generation of RPO systemsR & D AcivitiesHigh Fi 6 DOF simAdvanced Concepts
Education
Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Science - MS, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
2015 — 2017
EPF Engineering School
Master’s Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
2014 — 2015
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
2017 — 2023
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
BS, Aerospace Engineering
2010 — 2014
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