BIL 2012 - Zach Urbina - Space stage
Channel: BILtalks
Date: 14/08/2012

Electrodynamic tethers, space debris, and the future of low-Earth orbit

Zach Urbina spent the last two years researching solutions for the orbital debris problem.  His engineering firm Cozy Dark emerging technology has co-authored proposals under the Department of Defense's SBIR program and NASA's NIAC.

Zach plans to speak about electrodynamic tethers and will be revealing a video of StarCub, the first spacecraft design from Cozy Dark.

Personal interests include solar science, leaked music, tumblr culture, and New York City.  Zach's currently a contributing blogger for Los Angeles I'm Yours.