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The Samara Team

Patrick Haddox

Patrick Haddox

Patrick Haddox

CEO, Co-Founder

M.S. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC


Pat has a 12-year background in spacecraft technology development.

Vedant

Patrick Haddox

Patrick Haddox

CTO, Co-Founder

Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC


Vedant is the inventor of the MSAC attitude control system.

Damian Loya

Patrick Haddox

Damian Loya

Director of Avionics

M.S. Electrical Engineering, Stanford


Damian spent 5 years as an RF and electronics engineer at Planet.

Ryan Noe

Devon Cravens

Damian Loya

Director of Mechanical Engineer

 B.S. Aerospace Engineering, UIUC


Ryan spent 5 years in multi-discipline engineering at NASA-JSC.

Kyle Cochran

Devon Cravens

Devon Cravens

 Director of Software
M.S. Applied Astrodynamics, UIUC


Kyle spent 6 years doing Software and Astrodynamics at Capella and Loft Orbital. 

Devon Cravens

Devon Cravens

Devon Cravens

 Chief of Staff
B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science, HSU


Devon spent 7 years in supply chain management at Planet. 

Doug Gawne

Doug Gawne

Doug Gawne

 Sr. Embedded Software Engineer
B.S. Computer Software Engineering, RIT


Doug brings 5 years of experience from Loft and Astro Digital. 

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