Gene Rogers

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Gene Rogers is a leading voice in the emerging field of in-space servicing, mobility, and logistics (SML), with a sharp focus on the operational future of the United States Space Force. His most influential work, the 2024 paper "Technologies Needed to Support Space Servicing, Mobility, and Logistics (SML) at the United States Space Force (USSF)," has already garnered 2 citations, establishing a foundational framework for this critical domain. Rogers’ major contribution lies in translating the 2030 Space Logistics vision into actionable technology requirements, specifically through his work with the USSF Pervasive Capability Collaboration Teams (CCTs) and the Space Access, Mobility & Logistics (SAML) CCT. He systematically identifies the key in-space capabilities—from refueling and repair to orbital transfer—that are essential for sustained military and commercial space operations. By bridging strategic policy with technical feasibility, Rogers is helping to shape the next generation of space infrastructure, ensuring that the USSF can operate effectively beyond Earth’s orbit. His research is indispensable for students and engineers interested in the practical challenges of building a permanent, mobile presence in space.