Thales Alenia Space
Raphael Lacombe is an experienced propulsion system engineer with a robust background in aerospace propulsion and engineering. Currently serving as a Propulsion System Engineer and Skills Lead at Thales Alenia Space, Raphael previously held roles at Reaction Engines where responsibilities included leading an engineering team and managing performance skills related to thermodynamic cycles in defense programs. With earlier experience as the LEAP-1C Engine Performance Lead Engineer at Safran Aircraft Engines, Raphael focused on gas turbine engine simulation and performance modeling, while also managing projects at Safran Engineering Services that contributed significantly to the LEAP engine performance. Education includes an MSc in Thermal Power Aerospace Propulsion from Cranfield University and a Diplôme d'Ingénieur in Energétique from INSA Rouen Normandie.
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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)