Kelly Stafford

Kelly Stafford, Interim Program Director of the Hyperspace Challenge, connects various sectors in the space industry. She discusses groundbreaking findings of potential ancient life in Mars' Jezero Crater, emphasizing the significance of the Perseverance rover's discoveries. The conversation shifts to emerging space technologies like Boeing's 3D-printed solar arrays and the innovative work of Rendezvous Robotics. Stafford also highlights a 2025 initiative that promotes collaboration among government, industry, and academia to accelerate innovation in space defense.