Hayden Richards

Data Management Coordinator @NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Huntsville, AL, US

The Data Management Coordinator (DMC) is a POIC flight control position that manages the onboard International Space Station (ISS) data and video systems. The ISS data and video systems are operated to capture and downlink various types of scientific and operational knowledge. As a DMC, I am responsible for command, control, data handling, communications, and tracking for science payloads on the International Space Station. I manage the integrated high-data-rate Ku-band communications link between the ground and the station. I manage the data system traffic, downlink video, assure ground data quality with NASA end users, and assess data system change requests. I also ensure that the data system is properly configured to support payload operations. I am responsible for managing video coverage of research activities on the station. I monitor, configure and coordinate the use of the video system. I also coordinate with International Partner (IP) flight controllers from the European and Japanese Space Agencies to configure their data and video systems.

Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Cyber-Infused Networking Technology , Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications