Ashley Karp

Ashley Karp is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in aerospace engineering and astrophysics. Since August 2012, Ashley has served as the Mars Launch System Manager at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, building on prior experiences that include evaluating hybrid rocket alternatives and conducting feasibility studies during a graduate fellowship at the same institution. Earlier contributions to NASA include work as a Systems Engineering Intern, where Ashley received a Spot Award for capturing critical mission goals for a proposed carbon dioxide observation mission. Additionally, Ashley worked as a Junior Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on stellar data analysis. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics from the University of California, Berkeley.