Thales Alenia Space
Andrew Hughes is a Propulsion Systems Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, where responsibilities include serving as Engineering Manager for the ESPRIT Bipropellant Transfer Subsystem and overseeing IVVQ for Phase B Science and Exploration missions. Andrew has led propulsion engineering efforts on key bids for ESA and has been responsible for equipment in Earth Observation missions. Previous experience includes roles at Cambridge University Spaceflight, where Andrew served as Vice President and Treasurer, and held positions as Aerodynamics Engineering Lead and Thermal Stress Engineer. Additionally, Andrew interned at Protolaunch, BAE Systems, and Dassault Systèmes, contributing to various projects in propulsion modeling, aerodynamics, and quality assurance. Andrew holds a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cambridge, specializing in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
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Thales Alenia Space
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Drawing on over 40 years of experience and a unique combination of skills, expertise and cultures, Thales Alenia Space delivers cost-effective solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Governments and private industry alike count on Thales Alenia Space to design satellite-based systems that provide anytime, anywhere connections and positioning, monitor our planet, enhance management of its resources, and explore our Solar System and beyond. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth. A joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space also teams up with Telespazio to form the parent companies’ Space Alliance, which offers a complete range of services. Thales Alenia Space posted consolidated revenues of approximately 2.2 billion euros in 2022 and has around 8,500 employees. We are present in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US. www.thalesaleniaspace.com Follow Thales Alenia Space also on Facebook (@ThalesAleniaSpace), Twitter (@Thales_Alenia_S) & Instagram (@thalesaleniaspace)