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Beukelaers Vincent

Director, Guidance And Controls at Planet Labs

Beukelaers Vincent is an experienced aerospace engineer with a robust background in guidance and control systems for satellite missions. Currently serving as Director of Guidance and Controls at Planet since April 2012, Beukelaers Vincent has progressed through roles such as Controls System Team Lead and Aerospace Engineer, focusing on attitude determination and control systems for Earth-imaging satellites. Previous roles at NASA Ames Research Center involved developing guidance and control software for the PhoneSat mission and participating in a small satellite project as an intern. Beukelaers Vincent holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Liège, alongside completing the Space Studies Program at the International Space University.

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Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users.