Kendra Lang
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Kendra Lang is a leading researcher in the field of autonomous aerospace systems, with a primary focus on safety-critical control and run time assurance (RTA) for spacecraft. Her work addresses the fundamental challenge of ensuring robust constraint enforcement—such as line-of-sight requirements—even under nondeterministic dynamical models and actuator constraints. In her most-cited paper, "Run Time Assurance for Spacecraft Attitude Control Under Nondeterministic Assumptions" (2023), Lang developed and experimentally validated an RTA filter for torque-controlled spacecraft in free rotational motion. This contribution is pivotal for enabling safe autonomous operations in uncertain space environments, where traditional control methods may fail. Though early in her career, her work has already garnered attention, with 3 citations signaling growing impact in the aerospace control community. Lang’s research bridges theoretical rigor and practical implementation, offering scalable solutions for next-generation satellite and deep-space missions. Her achievements mark her as an emerging authority in run time assurance, with potential to shape future standards for autonomous spacecraft safety.
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