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Fred Kennedy
Co-Founder and CEO @ Dark Fission Space Systems | Working towards an On Orbit Renaissance
Fred Kennedy is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dark Fission Space Systems, a company focused on transforming the construction, deployment, and operation of space systems. His vision includes promoting the creation of commoditized spacecraft and enhancing launch operations to facilitate the development of infrastructure in cislunar space and beyond.
Professional Background
Kennedy has an extensive background in the aerospace sector, with previous roles including:
- Avascent Global Advisor at Avascent since August 2019.
- Senior Fellow at the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies since October 2019.
- Founder and CEO of Salamander Space Corporation from January 2022 to April 2024.
- President of MOMENTUS from September 2020 to January 2022.
- Vice President of Future Missions at Astra for ten months in 2019-2020.
- Inaugural Director of the Space Development Agency in 2019, where he led efforts to develop next-generation military space architecture.
Education
Kennedy holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey, a Master of Arts in Business Administration from The George Washington University, and multiple degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He also completed a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College.
His career reflects a strong commitment to advancing space technology and infrastructure, aiming for a significant shift in how space systems are approached and managed.1
