Mason Peck

Recognized under Tier 1 — Interplanetary Logistics, Mason Peck conducts innovative work in spacecraft dynamics, attitude control, and pioneering research into femtospacecraft and unconventional propulsion concepts for deep space missions. Peck's tenure as NASA's Chief Technologist, combined with ongoing research at Cornell into low-cost, high-capability space systems, reflects the kind of creative engineering thinking that will be essential for making interplanetary travel and colonization both economically and technically achievable. Peck's work continues to broaden the range of tools and mission concepts available for expanding human presence beyond Earth orbit.