Steve Matousek

Steve Matousek is currently the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Advanced Concept Methods and Tools Manager (A-Team). He led the creation of new advanced concept concurrent teams including the JPL A-Team and Team Xc (CubeSat/SmallSat). He leads numerous advanced study teams across the areas of Earth Science, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, and technology infusion. Before his current assignments, Steve was the Juno proposal manager and then mission manager responsible for the development of the Juno mission and operations. He has led over 20 major mission proposals over 2 decades. He received the NASA Exceptional Service medal in 2012 for his role leading the Juno proposal and mission system development efforts. He is an Associate Fellow of the AIAA. His research interests include novel SmallSat and nanosat applications for solar system exploration, and advanced methods of sustained innovation and creativity.