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Carol Marlene Craig is an American aerospace executive, engineer, and former U.S. Navy Naval Flight Officer. She is the founder of Craig Technologies, an engineering and manufacturing firm established in 1999, and Sidus Space, a commercial satellite and space‑services company that went public on NASDAQ in 2021.[1] She has been recognized in publications such as Florida Trend for her influence in technology and regional economic development.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Craig was adopted shortly after birth and later learned she is of Cuban descent, with her birth family originating from Havana.[3] Interviews and independent profiles describe her academic background in computer science and engineering, including degrees from Knox College and the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, as well as a graduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[4] Her educational background has been cited in media coverage that highlights her transition from military aviation to engineering and entrepreneurship.[5]
Military career
[edit]Craig served in the United States Navy from 1991 to 1998 as a Naval Flight Officer on the P‑3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.[4] Independent reporting notes that she was among the first women eligible to fly combat aircraft following the 1993 policy change lifting restrictions on women in combat aviation.[6] Media profiles also describe her additional technical roles involving avionics systems, information security, and support for data‑processing environments.[7] Outlets such as ABC News have emphasized that her Navy experience played a foundational role in her later work in aerospace and manufacturing.[4]
Business career
[edit]Craig Technologies
[edit]Craig founded Craig Technologies in 1999.[7] Reporting from Florida Today and other regional business publications has documented the company’s growth from a one‑person consultancy into a multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing firm serving government, defense, and commercial aerospace clients.[8] Independent coverage describes Craig Technologies’ work on prototype development, advanced machining, avionics fabrication, and specialty hardware for NASA programs, including support for ISS‑related hardware and range operations.[9] Local economic reporting has highlighted the company’s role in Florida’s Space Coast workforce and technology ecosystem.[8]
Sidus Space
[edit]Craig founded Sidus Space in 2012 to expand into satellite manufacturing and space hardware production.[10] The company’s 2021 NASDAQ IPO received national coverage from CNBC, noting Sidus as one of the few woman‑founded U.S. aerospace companies to go public.[11]
Sidus Space has been profiled in multiple aerospace publications, including SpaceNews, Via Satellite, and AccuWeather, for its satellite programs and commercial partnerships.[12] Reported projects include:
• development and launch of Sidus’s LizzieSat satellites[12]
• construction of a 35,000‑sq‑ft manufacturing and mission‑control facility near Cape Canaveral[10]
• contributions to NASA’s Artemis I mission through hardware and engineering support[6]
• multiple launch agreements with SpaceX for satellite deployments[13]
• expansion into satellite‑based data services, on‑orbit demonstrations, and technology such as AI/ML processing and edge computing[14]
Additional coverage describes Sidus Space’s work with hybrid 3D‑printed satellites and collaborations with other commercial space companies on software, data analytics, and space‑weather intelligence.[15]
Media coverage
[edit]Craig has been featured in several national media outlets. ABC News highlighted her career in a national segment on trailblazing women in the space sector.[4] CNBC’s “Investing in Space” series has covered Sidus Space’s satellite manufacturing and early mission developments.[1] AccuWeather has profiled her contributions to commercial space operations and NASA‑related hardware work.[16]
Boards and service
[edit]Craig has participated in multiple regional business and aerospace organizations.[7] Independent reporting from Florida Today and regional economic‑development coverage notes her involvement in Space Coast civic groups, educational boards, and industry organizations tied to aerospace advancement and workforce development.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Interviews and independent reporting indicate that Craig is married and has two children.[4] Some coverage notes her involvement in nonprofit work inspired by her son’s medical diagnosis and her broader advocacy for related healthcare and educational programs.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sheetz, Michael (2023-02-02). "Investing in Space: Picture day". CNBC. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ "Florida 500". Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ Sullivan, Alexandra (2022-08-27). "Female Founded Space Company Supports Mission to the Moon". www.centralfloridalifestyle.com. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ a b c d e News, A. B. C. "Video Trailblazing women: Founder and CEO of 'Sidus Space'". ABC News. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Meet the woman who is bringing space down to Earth". Archived from the original on 2025-08-09. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ a b Wednesday, Jeff Spry The support hardware of Sidus Space will help NASA's Artemis 1 mission get off the ground for its epic uncrewed mission around the moon on (2022-11-15). "Exclusive: Sidus Space CEO Carol Craig explains company's contributions to NASA's Artemis 1". Space. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d Price, Compiled by Wayne T. "Business newsmakers: Regan opens StretchAbility private training studio". Florida Today. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ a b c Berman, Dave. "Brevard employment market remains strong, with more balance between jobs, job-seekers". Florida Today. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ "Sidus Space to Build Additional Hardware for NASA's Artemis Mission; Carol Craig Quoted". 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ a b Hill, Jeffrey (2022-08-02). "Sidus Space Selects Amazon Web Services for LizzieSat Constellation Cloud Storage". Via Satellite. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ Sheetz, Michael (2023-02-16). "Investing in Space: The space station kingmaker". CNBC. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ a b Rainbow, Jason (2022-08-09). "Sidus Space could launch LizzieSat-1 without thrusters". SpaceNews. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ "Sidus Space Signs Launch Agreement With SpaceX for 5 Launches". MarketWatch. Archived from the original on 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ "Sidus to expand its space data capabilities | Connectivity Business News". Connectivity Business News | The Trusted Source for Satellite & Telecom Investment News. 2023-01-19. Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ Listek, Vanesa (2022-10-17). "Sidus Space's Hybrid 3D Printed Satellites to Get AI Software". 3DPrint.com | Additive Manufacturing Business. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
- ^ "Female CEO of a space company goes one-on-one with AccuWeather". www.accuweather.com. Archived from the original on 2022-10-02. Retrieved 2026-07-27.
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