MARTINA RUSCONI AWARDED 2025 AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP

Martina Rusconi, a PhD student in the COMPASS research lab at the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology, Politecnico di Milano, has been awarded the 2025 Zonta International Amelia Earhart Fellowship.

Her research, funded by the ERC project GREEN SPECIES, focuses on developing strategies to address space debris and promote the long-term sustainability of orbital operations, combining dynamic modeling with automated control systems to support effective remediation policies.

The Amelia Earhart Fellowship, established by Zonta International, supports women pursuing advanced studies in aerospace-related sciences.

Zonta is a global organization committed to gender equality and the advancement of women through education and advocacy.

Martina’s recognition highlights the growing importance of research in sustainable space operations and the role of women leading innovation in this field.