Mark Keremedjiev
CEO and space missions leader in hyperspectral Earth observation
Summary
Instrument developer and astrophotonics researcher with hands-on experience building and testing high-speed astronomical instrumentation during graduate study; demonstrated end-to-end instrument development and on-sky validation. blogspot+1
Hyperspectral mission leader focused on operationalizing next-generation VSWIR smallsat capabilities for greenhouse gas detection and Earth observation, contributing to Planet’s Tanager mission first-light and early operational successes. planet+2
Bridges technical and organizational roles, moving from hands-on instrumentation research and ORISE-supported government research to program and mission management and executive leadership. blogspot+2
Active contributor to scientific and technical dissemination through conference presentations and collaborative mission write-ups, and maintains a research profile documenting contributions to emissions monitoring and hyperspectral mission work. confex+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
First Light Results from the Tanager Hyperspectral Mission
December 1, 2024Conference abstract/presentation detailing early images and results from Planet's Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite and initial mission performance.
Advanced Hyperspectral Imaging From Orbit: Achievements and Early Results
A summary/whitepaper-style contribution (SmallSat proceedings) describing Tanager-1's hyperspectral imaging achievements, early results, and implications for greenhouse gas detection and other applications.