Apex Space
Lainey Drake is a skilled Mission Operations Engineer with experience at Apex and Millennium Space Systems, where responsibilities included interfacing with mission partners and translating system requirements into executable operations products for on-orbit missions. Previously, Lainey held the position of Systems Engineer at Virgin Orbit, focusing on autonomous rocket and plane sequences and integrating subsystem updates into mission-specific flight software. Early experience includes roles as a Systems Engineering Intern, Avionics Engineering Intern, and Research Assistant, showcasing proficiency in coding, automation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Lainey holds dual degrees in Physics and Theatre from Wake Forest University, complemented by significant achievements in performing arts and technical theatre.
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Apex Space
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Spacecraft represent the most pressing need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge. For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles. Apex manufactures these satellite buses as scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Their spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.