Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba

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Wanjiku Chebet Kanjumba is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on interplanetary logistics & guidance, navigation, and control methods for spacecraft that need to rendezvous with and capture satellites that are tumbling, noncooperative, or were never designed to be serviced.

Experience

  • –present
    Ph.D. Candidate in Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida
  • –present
    Engineering Leadership Certification, University of Florida
  • –present
    Engineering Innovation Certification, University of Florida
  • –present
    Engineering Project Management Certification, University of Florida

Education

  • 2021 
    Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
  • 2020 
    Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Minor in Space Operations
  • 2020 
    Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Publications

  • 2026
    Exploring the Foundations of Interplanetary Logistics: Spaceport Infrastructure for the Moon and Mars, SAGE Publications
  • 2026
    Integrated Architecture for Interplanetary Infrastructure: Systems Integration of ISRU, Autonomy, and Logistics for Sustainable Lunar and Martian Operations, SAGE Publications
  • 2026
    An Integrated Network for Commercial Spaceports: A Unified Vision for Global Space Access, SAGE Publications
  • 2026
    Omega Spaceport: Establishing Kenya as a Global Hub for Equatorial Space Access and Commercial Space Sector Growth, SAGE Publications

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Tau Beta Pi Association
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Sigma Gamma Tau
  • Phi Beta Delta
  • Society for Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
  • The National Society of Leadership and Success
  • Global Spaceport Alliance

Contact Wanjiku for

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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision