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Kir Latyshev
Kir holds a Master's degree in Space and Engineering Systems from the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, and two Bachelor’s degrees, in Rocket Engineering and in Management, from the Moscow Aviation Institute. Kir’s industry experience includes working for 8 years at the Energia Rocket Space Corporation where he was involved in trajectory design for the Corporation’s lunar projects. At MIT, his research interests include application of system architecting methodology to space exploration systems.
Contact: latyshev@mit.edu
| [2021] | Lunar Human Landing System Architecture Tradespace Modeling , In Acta Astronautica, volume 161, 2021. ( )
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| [2020] | Technology Roadmap for Future Lunar Human Landing Systems , In ASCEND Conference, 2020. [bib] |
| [2020] | Impact of the Lunar Gateway Location on the Human Landing System in case of Permanent Base at the Lunar South Pole , In International Astronautical Congress, 2020. ()
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| [2020] | Quantifying the Impact of Cryo-Management, ISRU, and Fuel Cell Lunar Technology Infusion to a Notional Mars LOX/LH2 Architecture , In 2020 IAC Conference, 2020. ()
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Michal Delkowski
Michal Delkowski is a second-year graduate student in the System Design and Management (SDM) program at MIT, focusing on space architecture, science, and advanced concepts. He brings over a decade of experience in aerospace engineering, having served as Chief Engineer, Expert, and R&D Coordinator at Airbus Defence and Space, working across all business domains: commercial airplanes, helicopters, and space. Throughout his career, Michal has led multiple space missions, overseeing the full lifecycle of projects from concept development to in-orbit operations.
Michal holds a Ph.D. from the University of Surrey, where he specialized in nanotechnology and space systems. He also holds an EMBA, two M.S. degrees, and a B.Eng. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. He has worked extensively on international collaborations with space agencies such as ESA, NASA, and DLR, contributing to pioneering projects in space exploration, science, and Earth observation. Before transitioning into aerospace, Michal spent several years in the high-tech and automotive industries, and he has lived and worked in multiple countries.
At the System Architecture Group, Michal works with Dr. Bruce Cameron on topics related to space telecommunications, focusing on competitive dynamics and strategies in satellite communications. In addition to his academic and professional achievements, Michal is passionate about outdoor activities and mentoring. He has supervised Ph.D. and MSc students and is actively involved in advancing the future of space technologies and advanced concepts.
Contact: mdelko@mit.edu