Kori Hough
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Dr. Kori Hough is a pioneering aerospace engineer whose work is reshaping the future of space exploration through low-cost, autonomous navigation technologies. Her primary research focuses on visual relative navigation systems, onboard processing for spacecraft, and the development of modular, low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) solutions for small-scale space missions. Hough’s most notable contribution is the creation of Astrobotic’s UltraNav (Ultra-Compact Standalone Visual Relative Navigation) system, a groundbreaking platform that enables spacecraft to perform real-time, onboard visual navigation without relying on ground-based support or bulky hardware. This innovation directly addresses the growing need for affordable, standalone navigation systems in the emerging era of smaller, budget-conscious missions. Her 2024 paper on UltraNav, which has already garnered citations, details how this system achieves high-performance relative navigation in a compact, modular form factor—a critical capability for lunar landings, orbital rendezvous, and planetary exploration. By democratizing access to advanced navigation, Dr. Hough’s work is paving the way for a new wave of agile, cost-effective space missions that were previously unimaginable.
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