Clemens Rumpf
About Clemens Rumpf
Clemens Rumpf is a Senior GNC Engineer with extensive experience in spacecraft operations and mission support. He has held various research and engineering positions across Europe and the United States, focusing on space situational awareness and trajectory optimization.
Work at Astranis
Clemens Rumpf has been employed at Astranis as a Senior GNC Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft, contributing to the company's mission of providing innovative satellite solutions. His experience in on-console spacecraft operations enhances real-time mission support, ensuring the successful deployment and operation of satellite technologies.
Education and Expertise
Clemens Rumpf holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the University of Southampton, which he completed from 2013 to 2017. He also earned a Diplom Ingenieur in the same field from Technische Universität Braunschweig between 2006 and 2012. His academic background equips him with a strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles, particularly in low thrust trajectory optimization for colocated GEO satellites.
Background
Clemens Rumpf has a diverse professional background in aerospace engineering, with experience across various prestigious organizations. He has worked at NASA Ames Research Center, ESA, and Airbus Defence and Space, among others. His roles have included positions such as Aerospace Engineer, Planetary Lander Navigation Engineer, and CubeSat Project Leader, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge in space systems and mission operations.
Research and Development Experience
Rumpf's research experience includes a position as a Visiting Researcher in the Advanced Concepts Team at ESA/ESTEC in 2016, where he contributed to innovative space mission concepts. He also served as an Asteroid Marie Curie Research Fellow at the University of Southampton from 2013 to 2016, focusing on asteroid research. Additionally, he has been involved in space situational awareness and orbit dynamics during his time at various research institutions.
Professional Roles and Contributions
Throughout his career, Clemens Rumpf has held several key positions that highlight his expertise in spacecraft systems and engineering. He has worked as a Satellite Attitude Control/Propulsion Engineer at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and as an Orbital Mechanics Lead at Momentus. His experience also includes significant contributions to CubeSat projects and additive manufacturing in space systems, reflecting his commitment to advancing aerospace technology.