NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Kristopher Wehage is an accomplished Robotics Technologist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory since January 2017, specializing in modeling, simulation, engineering software development, and robotics autonomy software. Key achievements include leading the development of the "Enav-Ops" tool for surface simulations and creating several innovative tools for rover activity planning and terrain assessment. Previously, Kristopher served as a PhD Candidate at UC Davis, focusing on numerical algorithms in mechanical engineering, and held research roles in materials science. Kristopher's early career included positions as a Product Development Engineer and USA Research & Development Team Leader in bicycle component design. Kristopher holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, a Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering, and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Formed in 1936, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center managed for NASA by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech.) JPL joined NASA as an FFRDC when the agency was founded in 1958. JPL helped open the Space Age by developing America's first Earth-orbiting science satellite, creating the first successful interplanetary spacecraft, and sending robotic missions to the solar system. Today, JPL continues its world-leading innovation, implementing programs in planetary exploration, Earth science, space-based astronomy and technology development while applying its capabilities to technical and scientific problems of national significance. We have big aspirations, driven by our values. We aim to be: Bold, Inclusive, Trusted. We turn ideas for science investigation into the reality of groundbreaking space missions, partnering with our strategic business teams to guide JPL into the future. We Dare Mighty Things Together.