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Kevin Smith

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Director of Space Systems at Katalyst Space
📍 Denver Metropolitan Area, United States

Kevin Smith is the Chief Technology Officer at Orbit Fab, specializing in space propulsion and in-orbit refueling. His career includes key engineering roles at Astrobotic and Moog Space and Defense Group. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology and leads development of Orbit Fabs refueling technologies.

Kevin is passionate about inspiring the next generation in the space industry and believes strongly in humility and hard work. He participates in industry panels to help mentor future professionals and advocates for a culture of dedication and collaboration.

He has a personal philosophy of valuing hard work and kindness over elitism, which was shaped by starting his own career in the space industry at age 30.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Director of Space Systems
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Denver Metropolitan Area, United States
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In-Orbit Refueling
As CTO of Orbit Fab, he leads the technical development of key refueling technologies like the RAFTI® fluid transfer interface and the GRIP docking mechanism.
Spacecraft Propulsion
His career at Moog, Astrobotic, and Orbit Fab has been focused on developing advanced propulsion systems and components for various spacecraft and missions.
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Career

Work history

4-2026
Director of Space Systems
Katalyst Space
1-2026
Owner
SAH Space Consulting
11-2025 - 1-2026
Chief Technology Officer
Orbit Fab
7-2023 - 11-2025
Chief Engineer
Orbit Fab
5-2022 - 7-2023
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Astrobotic
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Education
2007 - 2009
Master of Science - MS
Rochester Institute of Technology
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