Jenna Fothergill
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Jenna Fothergill is a leading aerospace engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where her work centers on on-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing—a critical frontier for extending satellite lifespans and reducing space debris. Her primary contributions lie in developing propellant transfer systems for robotic refueling missions, most notably through her involvement with the OSAM-1 (On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing Mission 1) project. Her highly cited 2020 paper, "Satellite Servicing Projects Division Restore-L Propellant Transfer Subsystem Progress," details the engineering breakthroughs enabling autonomous fuel transfer to heritage satellites not originally designed for servicing—a feat that could revolutionize satellite maintenance and sustainability. With over a decade of experience in NASA’s Exploration and In-Space Services (NExIS) division, Fothergill has been instrumental in advancing technologies that reduce mission costs and mitigate orbital congestion. Her work has garnered 16 citations and widespread recognition within the aerospace community, positioning her as a key figure in the transition from disposable satellites to a circular space economy.
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