The Library Foundation of Newport Beach is pleased to present a new program that features extraordinary and renowned scientists who will shed light on innovative and exciting research in the sciences. This season's Spotlight on Science will focus on artificial intelligence and the latest scientific research.

 Miniature Space: The Future of Small Satellites

Charles Norton, PhD
Deputy Chief Technologist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00pm
Civic Center Community Room
Doors open at 6:30pm

Register for free: https://libraryfoundationnb.org/programs/spotlight-on-science/

Dr. Charles D. Norton is the Deputy Chief Technologist at NASA JPL/Caltech responsible for JPL’s technology strategic planning, research, and infusion into flight missions. Dr. Norton is the Special Advisor for Small Spacecraft Missions at NASA HQ. In that role he is responsible for advising NASA’s cross-agency strategic direction for innovative small satellite science, exploration, and technology missions from ESPA-Class spacecraft down to CubeSats. Previously, he was a Principal Technologist and Program Manager Associate at JPL where he developed and led multiple small spacecraft missions. Charles is a recipient of numerous awards for new technology and innovation, including the JPL Lew Allen Award, Voyager Award, and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.

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