Manasi P. P.

Manasi P. P. is a skilled spacecraft launch and recovery engineer at Space Perspective since April 2022, contributing to innovative space travel experiences. Previously, Manasi engaged in extensive research at Virginia Tech from May 2018 to March 2022, completing a PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, along with roles as a graduate research and teaching assistant. Early career experience includes teaching assistance roles in aerospace structural analysis, rocket and space propulsion, and fluid mechanics at San Diego State University. Additionally, a summer internship at Blue Star Limited involved developing material handling for U-Tube coolers and evaluating shop-floor operations. Academic qualifications include a PhD from Virginia Tech, an MS from San Diego State University, and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mumbai.