Kathleen Spellman

Kathleen Spellman, Experiment Operations Manager.During spacecraft operations, Spellman coordinated each Martian day's science activities-responsible for the management of over 100 scientists from around the world.

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Kathleen Spellman

Experiment Operations Manager

Kathleen Spellman is the Experiment Operations Manager for the Mars Pathfinder Mission.During spacecraft operations, she coordinated the design and development of each Martian day's science activities and was responsible for the management of over 100 participating scientists from around the world.Prior to her role on the science team, Kathleen worked as the uplink system engineer where she designed and implemented the Mars Pathfinder communication system used to operate and control the Mars Pathfinder spacecraft and rover vehicle.

Kathleen joined JPL in 1989.She has worked on several space projects including the Cassini Mission to Saturn, the joint US/French Topex Poseidon Project, currently studying earth's oceans, and the Mars Observer Project.Previously, she conducted astronomical research for Caltech at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center.Kathleen received her Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy from the University of Southern California.

Kathleen volunteers for the JPL Speakers Bureau and as a Tour Guide.Her personal interests include hiking, travel, gardening, cooking, reading and looking after her home in altadena which is residence to her menagerie of bunnies & cats.

Kathleen Spellman, Experiment Operations Manager.During spacecraft operations, Spellman coordinated each Martian day's science activities-responsible for the management of over 100 scientists from around the world.