Melissa Sampson Space Infrastructure, Strategy & Business Development Senior Manager Lockheed Martin Commercial and Civil Space

Melissa Sampson is the Space Infrastructure, Strategy & Business Development Senior Manager for Lockheed Martin Commercial and Civil Space. In this capacity, she is responsible for space infrastructure, with a focus on cislunar and lunar surface infrastructure.  

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Dr. Sampson served in a variety of increasingly responsible roles at Ball Aerospace and United Launch Alliance. Her experience spans business development, advanced programs, engineering, contracts, and government affairs. 

She is a frequent speaker on topics related to the cislunar economy; next-generation technologies; and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Outside of the office, Dr. Sampson dedicates her time to developing the next generation of aerospace leaders through mentoring and volunteering.  

Dr. Sampson is an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Associate Fellow, International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Coach, and a Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt. She earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the College of William & Mary and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.