ABOUT

Meshack is a distinguished expert in Science, Technology, Innovation, and Space, with over a decade of experience as a Space Systems Engineer. His expertise spans Space Policy, Strategy Programming, Satellite Subsystems (including Electric Power, Communications, and Software-Defined Radio), Space Mission Design, and Propulsion Systems. Known for his leadership in pioneering space projects and advancing satellite technology, Meshack is a strong advocate for the role of space science in driving socio-economic development.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

POST-GRAD DEGREE

  • Master of Science in Space Systems - Florida Institute of Technology, USA.

  • Contributed to designing a Single-Stage-To-Orbit (SSTO) Shuttle during his master’s program.

  • Earned a joint certificate from the International Space University and Florida Institute of Technology, USA.

  • Gained in-depth knowledge of commercial space and technology services through his studies.

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Completed multiple courses to enhance technical skills in space engineering.

  • Trained in Satellite Engineering and CubeSat design and assembly at Nihon University, Japan, and the Egyptian Space Agency, Egypt.

  • Certificate in Space Mission Design and Operations - École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

  • Developed expertise in satellite subsystems, mission design, and operations through practical, hands-on training.

UNDER-GRAD DEGREE

  • Degree: Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

  • Institution: University of Nairobi, Kenya.

  • Field of Study: Specialized in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

  • Foundation in Space Science: Built a strong academic foundation in space science and exploration.

SKILLS

  • Meshack has acquired skills in designing chips and Electronics subsystems using software and platforms like AMD Vivado and Vitilis, Altium Designer, KiCad, etc.

    He has designed subsystems like the Electrical Power and model Communication toolbox for the AfriOrbit Satellite.

  • He has also designed the Software Defined Radio using GNU Radio, for applications in satellite to ground connectivity through an IoT Gateway

  • He is versatile in Mission Design and Simulations using Satellite Toolkit (STK), Freeflyer, MATLAB & Simulink, etc. He has designed the AfriOrbit constellation mission and planned the optimal orbits, frequencies and ground stations.

  • Meshack is a certified trainer of the Electrical Power and Sensor subsystems of the HEPTA satellite initiative of the University Space Engineering Consortium (UNISEC) in Japan.

    He contributed to the contents of the training manual of the HEPTA-Sat particularly the Electrical Power subsystem

  • Meshack is also skillful in Mechanical Designs using software like Fusion 360, AWR Cadence for antenna design and Blender.

    His programming languages are Python, and C++