Peter C. Blacker

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Peter C. Blacker is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of space robotics, autonomous systems, and next-generation satellite technology. His work focuses on on-orbit operations, small satellite capabilities, and the transformative potential of in-space assembly — areas that are rapidly reshaping how humanity designs and deploys space infrastructure. Blacker's most influential contribution, "Robotics and AI-Enabled On-Orbit Operations With Future Generation of Small Satellites" (2018), has garnered 65 citations and established him as a key voice in demonstrating how low-cost small satellites can serve as platforms for advanced technological demonstrations in space servicing and autonomous operations. His complementary work on in-orbit assembly of large spacecraft (2018, 13 citations) addresses a fundamental constraint in space exploration — launch vehicle volume limitations — proposing innovative architectures that could unlock the construction of structures previously impossible to deploy in a single mission. His 2019 research on robotic architectures for assembling large space telescopes further extends this vision, highlighting the scientific and national security value of larger, on-orbit-assembled observatories. Together, Blacker's publications form a cohesive research agenda pushing the boundaries of what is achievable in space through robotics, AI, and collaborative small satellite systems.