Liza Fust
Liza Fust
The Legend of Laelaps

3 minute read - What's in a name? More than you might think. KMI's first spacecraft needed a title that not only symbolized its mission but also paid homage to the myths of old. After much debate, we landed on "Laelaps"—a name rooted in Greek legend. But what does a mythic hound, destined to catch everything it chases, have to do with space?

The Legend of Laelaps

Thomas Ziegler

Electronics Design Considerations for an Astrobee Payload: Robustness

Electronics Design Considerations for an Astrobee Payload: Robustness

10 minute read - Designing for space isn’t easy. Before electronics reach the ISS, they must endure launch forces, operate in microgravity, and function reliably in orbit. In this first installment, Thomas Zieglar breaks down the challenges of building for space—starting with robustness.  Plus, meet Astrobee, the free-flying ISS robot hosting our REACCH demo. From extreme environments to precision engineering, KMI is exploring what it takes to make space tech not just survive—but thrive.