The Planetary Society
Max King is an experienced aerospace engineer currently serving as a Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer at the Canadian Space Agency since February 2024. With a solid background in spacecraft design and analysis, Max has held various roles including MTS Mechanical Engineer at MDA and Student Space Systems Engineer at Space Flight Laboratory - UTIAS. Max is also a Mission Outreach Volunteer for The Planetary Society, managing communications for the LightSail 2 mission and engaging with the public on space exploration topics. Earlier experience as a Research Engineer at the German Aerospace Center involved developing zero-gravity simulation systems and conducting collaborative research with NASA and ESA. Max holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of Alberta.
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The Planetary Society
When you become a member, you join our mission to increase discoveries in our solar system and beyond, elevate the search for life outside our planet, and decrease the risk of Earth being hit by an asteroid. Carl Sagan co-founded this nonprofit for those who believe in exploration to take action together. Are you with us? The Planetary Society is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with headquarters in Pasadena, California.