Rachel Dudukovich

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Rachel Dudukovich is a leading researcher at NASA Glenn Research Center, specializing in optical communications, delay-tolerant networking (DTN), and cognitive space architectures for next-generation space communications. Her work addresses the critical challenge of enabling high-bandwidth, resilient data transmission across interplanetary networks, including lunar networks, CubeSat constellations, and deep space robotic missions. In her highly cited 2021 overview, she details key optical communications technologies under development at NASA Glenn, highlighting their potential to dramatically increase data rates and bandwidth for aerospace missions. Her 2021 study on applying the Cognitive Space Gateway to swarm topologies introduces innovative approaches for managing complex, distributed networks using DTN protocols, which are essential for NASA’s vision of a “network of networks.” With over 15 citations across her most influential papers, Dudukovich’s contributions are foundational to the future of space internetworking, directly supporting NASA’s Artemis program and deep space exploration. Her work is a must-read for students and researchers interested in the intersection of photonics, networking, and autonomous space systems.