David Reed
About David Reed
David Reed serves as the Florida Spaceport Operations Director at Redwire Space, bringing extensive experience in spaceflight and scientific investigations. He has held various roles at NASA and has published research in scientific journals, contributing significantly to the field.
Work at Redwire
David Reed has served as the Florida Spaceport Operations Director at Redwire Space since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations at the spaceport located in Merritt Island, Florida. His responsibilities include managing spaceflight payloads and ensuring the successful execution of scientific investigations. Reed's leadership contributes to the company's mission of advancing space technology and exploration.
Education and Expertise
David Reed studied Biochemical Engineering at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Master of Science degree from 1990 to 1991. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, completed from 1986 to 1990. Reed's educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in spaceflight and scientific investigations.
Background
David Reed has extensive experience in the field of spaceflight, having worked at NASA for nearly two decades in various roles. His career includes positions such as Lead Payload Engineer and Chief of Science Program Development. Reed's early career began at NASA Headquarters, where he worked as a Mission Analyst and Program Engineer. His diverse roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of scientific payloads and space operations.
Achievements
David Reed has contributed to scientific literature through publications in scientific journals, focusing on spaceflight and scientific investigations. He has developed spaceflight payloads that explored a variety of model organisms, including plants, microbes, and aquatic species. Reed is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in the human spaceflight community, particularly regarding the life cycle of scientific payloads, from development to educational outreach.