Debra Facktor: Head of U.S. Space Systems for Airbus U.S. Space & Defense

I had the great honor and pleasure of conducting an incredibly exciting and inspiring interview with a very special space champion, Debra Facktor.
Debra is the Head of U.S. Space Systems for Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc. She leads the Airbus U.S. Space line of business with a focus on small satellites produced for commercial and government customers at the company’s manufacturing facility in Merritt Island, Florida, and on space exploration activities in the U.S.
Debra sits on the board of directors for Starlab Space LLC, a joint venture between Voyager and Airbus to build and operate a next-generation commercial space station. She also served on the board of the Airbus OneWeb Satellites joint venture prior to its recent acquisition by Airbus U.S.
Debra is actively engaged as an advisor and mentor in the aerospace community and is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). She sits on the University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering Industrial Advisory Board and is Chair of SSPI-WISE (Space & Satellite Professionals International - Women in Space Engagement), former chair of the Board of Women in Aerospace (WIA), and former treasurer of the Future Space Leaders Foundation. She is also a fellow of the American Astronautical Society (AAS), an academician of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA), and a member of Chief.
As you can see, Debra is a visionary leader in the aerospace sector, and I am so excited to learn how she navigated the aerospace industry. Welcome, Debra; thank you so much for taking some time to inspire the next generation of aerospace leaders.
View more of her advice on becoming a leader can be found here: www.sspi.org/cpages/making-le....
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TIME STAMPS:
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0:00 : Introduction
1:56 : Day to Day Role at Airbus and Mission in Role
5:22 : The Evolution and Future of the Satellite Industry
12:49 : Aha Moment to Pursue a Career in the Aerospace Industry
19:59 : Overcoming Obstacles + Advice for Future Generations
28:20 : Conclusion