Jorge Chong is a project manager and GNC test engineer at NASA; he is leading efforts to ensure the Orion spacecraft can navigate deep space autonomously.
Chong's work is critical to the Artemis campaign, which aims to return humans to the Moon and pave the way for Mars, pushing the limits of exploration.
His career at NASA spans seven years as a full-time engineer, and he has been leading Project TRON, an optical navigation initiative.
Chong's work is helping NASA write the next chapter of space exploration, and he emphasizes the importance of teamwork and perseverance.