I also work on the orbits of outer planet satellites. One of the great perks of working at NASA is being able to participate in space missions. I’ve recently joined a hazard team for the New Horizons mission that is headed for the first encounter with the Pluto system. Our team has to make sure that the path of the spacecraft is clear of any unexpected small satellites. I’m very excited to work so closely on operations vital for the mission’s success and I cannot wait to see the flyby data from the Pluto system and later on, the Kuiper Belt.