Nicholas Zinner

Nicholas Zinner is an experienced aerospace engineer with a solid background in direct access systems and satellite technologies. Currently serving as Manager of Direct Access Services at Capella Space since April 2021, Zinner leads technical and product definition for the direct access offering, manages an engineering team, and ensures successful integration of ground system prototypes. Prior roles include Systems Engineer at Maxar Technologies and DigitalGlobe, focusing on facility upgrades and program leadership. Zinner's earlier experience includes research assistant positions at the University of Colorado Boulder and the NASA Glenn Research Center, contributing to various aerospace engineering projects. Zinner holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder.