About Space Horizons
Space Horizons is typically an annual, one-day workshop at Brown University's School of Engineering where professionals assemble to investigate cutting-edge prospects in space. The focus of the workshop is to explore promising ideas and innovations and to understand what barriers (political, technical, architectural) must be overcome to make these ideas a reality. Space Horizons expands on the potential of space capabilities that are not yet realized.
And this year we are completely virtual!
And this year we are completely virtual!
"Every year I rediscover how much there is to learn thinking about the "impossible", beginning with the notion that it is possible"
- Rick Fleeter
- Rick Fleeter
Founder
Rick Fleeter
Dr. Rick Fleeter founded the small satellite and communications company AeroAstro Inc. where he served as CEO for 21 years. AeroAstro employed 100 people dedicated to making space more accessible and appropriate to every day needs and to improving the space resource user experience. He is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at Brown University's School of Engineering.
Student Organizers
Anthony Capobianco
Anthony is a Senior at Brown University studying Engineering-Physics and is the lead student organizer for Space Horizons 2021. He is the Research and Development Lead of Brown Space Engineering as well as a member of BSE's Manufacturing Team. Anthony has interned as a Mechanical Engineer with TRU Simulation and Training, working on designing interior components for flight simulators, and has done research on Brown's satellite EQUiSat with Professor Rick Fleeter.
Luke Randall
Luke is a first-year student at Brown University studying Geophysics and Biology. He is currently working in the Lee Climate Lab, researching strong atmospheric convection over South America grasslands. Luke is interested in the geophysics of the Earth’s asthenosphere and how it impacts the biosphere. Lastly, he is an Eagle Scout and loves to play badminton in his free time.
Mpumi Tshabalala
Mpumi is a sophomore studying Mechanical Engineering as well as Sociology. She is an International Mentor and a dancer with Attitude Dance Company, and she has also dabbled in Brown Formula Racing and Brown Space Engineering. She has always been fascinated by the aerospace industry, and hopes to pursue this further.
Peyton Newman
Peyton is a Sophomore at Brown University studying Mechanical Engineering and Slavic Studies. She is a member of Brown Space Engineering’s Research and Development Team and is currently working on the team’s TEST-RAD submission for NASA’s Big Idea Challenge. She is also a member of Brown Formula Racing and Brown Club Ice Hockey.
Zoe King
Zoe is a Sophomore at Brown University studying Environmental Engineering with a focus on marine science and art. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers, Women in Science and Engineering, and the Brown Outdoors Club. Zoe is a member of the Brown University women’s water polo team and likes to go SCUBA diving.
Nicholas Klatsky
Nicholas is a first year student studying Economics and History interested in the development of commercially sustainable ecosystems on the Moon and Mars. He is also an avid soccer player and a member of the Brown Investment Group.
Previous Student Organizers
Neha Sajja
Neha studied Industrial Design at The Rhode Island School of Design. She is a member of the RISD Rover leadership team and is currently working on a new steering system and wheel design. Neha has interned at the Star design office in Munich, and works with Professor Rick Fleeter's Design of Space Systems class.
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2021 Topics of Discussion
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Sustainable Ecosystems
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Space Culture
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Permanent Infrastructure
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Cleaning Space Pollution
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2020 Topics of Discussion
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Terra-forming the Earth
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Human Habitats in Space
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Remote Sensing of Threats
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2019 Topics of Discussion
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Synthetic Biology
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Chip Satellites/Silicon Satellites
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Robotics and AI
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Humans in Space
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