Dr. Mira Okafor is SpaceOrbitals' senior editor for technical content. She spent six years on the Artemis trajectory design team and another four at SpaceX working on Falcon 9 ascent profiles. She holds a PhD in aerospace engineering from MIT.
Areas of expertise:
- Orbital mechanics and mission design
- Launch vehicle performance and reusability
- Spacecraft systems engineering
- Mission architecture for LEO/MEO/GEO
Favorite beat: Writing explainers that make a Hohmann transfer feel like common sense.
Articles by Mira Okafor
- Understanding Low Earth Orbit: Where the Action Is · 2026-06-05
- The Hohmann Transfer: Why It's Everywhere in Spaceflight · 2026-06-04