Simone la Luna

Simone La Luna is an Electrical Propulsion System Engineer at D-Orbit since February 2019, where responsibilities include the design and development of propulsion subsystems, project leadership in GEO satellites, and management of the Propulsion and Thermal Engineering team. This role encompasses oversight of a 12-member team, budgeting, proposal development, and internship coordination. Ongoing projects involve PNRR IOS and PCD SAT, while past projects include ION-mk02. Simone also serves as a PhD Executive focused on Green Propellants and Refuelling at Politecnico di Milano and has experience as a national football referee with Associazione Italiana Arbitri. Education includes a PhD in Aerospace and Astronautical Engineering and a Master’s in Space Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, alongside a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering from Politecnico di Torino.