Purdue Orbital · Fall 2025 – Present · Flight Ops Specialization Coordinator
Flight Operations Coordinator for Purdue Orbital. Helped run Orbital’s STAG HAB launch, managing FAA airspace coordination, balloon rigging, helium inflation, and GNC system testing toward a future rockoon launch platform.
HAPSIS: High Altitude Balloon Launch
ROLE
Flight Operations
Specialization Coordinator
TEAM SIZE
subteam of 6 Flight Ops members
STATUS
ongoing + launch success Spring 2026!
FAA NOTAM Filing
Balloon Rigging
Helium Handling
Flight Simulations
GNC Systems
Tender Descender
Nichrome Mechanisms
Systems Integration
TOOLS
