Sarah Knights
About Sarah Knights
Sarah Knights is a Crew Member 7 at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in education and spaceflight operations.
Current Roles at Blue Origin
Sarah Knights currently holds two roles at Blue Origin. She serves as a Crew Member 7 and as an Intern Program Manager. Her tenure in these roles has been marred by a typographical error in the dates provided, but she has been with Blue Origin since at least 2016, transitioning from her previous position as an Internship Specialist.
Previous Experience at Blue Origin
Before her current positions, Sarah Knights worked at Blue Origin as an Internship Specialist from 2016 to 2020. During her four-year tenure, she contributed significantly to the development and management of internship programs, helping to foster the next generation of aerospace professionals.
Roles at The Museum of Flight
Sarah Knights has an extensive background with The Museum of Flight in the Greater Seattle Area. She served as Education Programs Manager from 2014 to 2016, and prior to that, she was the Education Outreach Coordinator from 2010 to 2014. Her initial role was as an Outreach Educator from 2007 to 2010, through which she developed and executed educational programs and outreach initiatives.
Education in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Sarah Knights studied at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Her education spanned from 2003 to 2006, during which she acquired foundational knowledge that would support her subsequent career in the aerospace industry.
Key Contributions to New Shepard’s Human Flight
Sarah Knights has played a significant role in New Shepard’s human spaceflight missions. She served as CapCom for New Shepard’s first human flight, facilitating crucial communication and coordination. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive astronaut training curriculum aligned with the Human Flight Certification process, and she conducts day-of launch operations, ensuring safe mission execution and a transformative customer service experience for spaceflight participants.