2019 ISSRDC Award: Development of Innovative Acquisition Strategies Enabling a Thriving Commercial Presence in Low-Earth Orbit

Colleen King of NASA received a 2019 ISSRDC award for innovation in finance.

Colleen King of NASA received a 2019 ISSRDC award for innovation in finance.

Each year, the International Space Station (ISS) Research and Development (R&D) Conference, held in coordination with the ISS U.S. National Laboratory, NASA, and the American Astronautical Society, highlights individuals who have pushed the boundaries of space-based research through the presentation of research awards. This week, we are spotlighting awardees in the category of “innovation,” honoring individuals who have leveraged the ISS to pioneer a new frontier in space-based science. Today’s spotlight is on Colleen King of NASA, for innovation in finance.

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King, contracts specialist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, has worked to facilitate the emerging markets in low Earth orbit and develop acquisition strategies that address the demands of both NASA and the commercial space sector. Her contributions have enriched commercial activities in low Earth orbit and are helping the low Earth orbit economy to continue to expand and thrive.

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Learn about the groundbreaking research taking place on our nation’s only orbiting laboratory in Upward, the official magazine of the ISS National Laboratory! Visit Upward.ISSNationalLab.org to view the latest issue.

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