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David A Barnhart
CEO and Co-Founder at Arkisys
David Barnhart is a prominent entrepreneur and the CEO and Co-Founder of Arkisys, a company focused on developing innovative space technologies. With a strong commitment to advancing space exploration, he leads efforts to create reusable space platforms and vessels that facilitate low-cost lease-based services for various applications in space, including technology hosting and satellite integration.13
In addition to his role at Arkisys, Barnhart serves as the Director of the USC Space Engineering Research Center, where he is involved in cutting-edge research and education in astronautical engineering. His work encompasses developing scalable on-orbit systems aimed at addressing global challenges such as power generation and ecological monitoring.134
Barnhart's background includes significant experience in both government and private sectors. He previously worked at DARPA, where he managed projects that pioneered new technologies in space operations. He is also a co-founder of Millennium Space Systems, which was acquired by Boeing, and has contributed to various space-related initiatives throughout his career.356
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and a Master of Engineering from Virginia Tech, and has published extensively in the field.35 Outside of his professional endeavors, Barnhart enjoys sailing and finds inspiration in his adventures on the water.12
