Maximilian Schaefer

Mission Engineer and Solar Sailing Expert

Pasadena, California

About Maximilian

Maximilian Schaefer is a German engineer and mission engineer for the Planetary Society. He has worked on several space missions, including the LightSail 2 project. Schaefer is a leading expert in solar sailing and has published numerous papers on the topic. He is also a passionate advocate for space exploration and education. In his free time, Schaefer enjoys hiking and playing the guitar. He is based in Pasadena, California.

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LightSail 2: A Year of Solar Sailing

Planetary Radio•Jun 17, 2020•51:31•host