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Matthew Strube is a leading aerospace engineer at NASA whose work has been pivotal in advancing autonomous spacecraft operations. His primary research focuses on automated rendezvous and docking/capture (AR&D/C) technologies, sensor development, and on-orbit relative navigation—critical capabilities for modern space missions. Strube’s most notable contribution is his leadership of the Raven project, an on-orbit relative navigation demonstration that utilized International Space Station visiting vehicles. This work, cited 24 times, represents a major step forward in maturing technologies for robotic servicing of legacy spacecraft, a capability that has been a priority since the final Hubble Servicing Mission. He has also been instrumental in developing common sensor suites for the Global Exploration Roadmap and advancing docking mechanisms for the Asteroid Redirect crewed mission. Strube’s efforts have directly supported NASA’s broader goals of enabling sustainable exploration, satellite servicing, and autonomous operations in space. His work bridges the gap between technology development and real-world mission application, making him a key figure in the future of in-space servicing and assembly.