About Us
Mario Maggio
Founder and CEO
Before founding Ambrosia Space, Mario developed life support systems for multiple spacecraft. He worked as a product team lead for a N2-O2 pressure control system and regenerable C02 scrubber. Mario holds a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Bioastronautics from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Alabama.
Susan Gomez
Program Manager/Investor
Susan worked at NASA for almost 30 years working on International Space Station (ISS), first supporting integrating GPS on ISS and eventually being promoted to the ISS Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Subystem Manager for NASA. She worked in the private sector for the past 5 years, leading the Intuitive Machines Avionics, Power, and Communication team for the IM-1 lander, and then managing the Axiom Space GNC System, before investing in Ambrosia Space. Susan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.
Arnab Roy
Chief Engineer
Arnab Roy has 12 years of aerospace engineering experience with a focus on design, analysis, manufacturing and integration. His previous role was a Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Venus Aerospace, where he lead process development for advanced rocket engine technologies. He began his career at Bell Helicopter after earning a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University. Arnab gained broad expertise at Intuitive Machines, contributing to lunar landers and UAVs while completing his M.S. in Engineering from Purdue and an MBA from Indiana University. He also serves as an adjunct professor at San Jacinto College, training future aerospace composite technicians.
Charlie Larrabee
Avionics Lead
Charlie has worked with high-reliability electronics for the last 20 years. Applications include subsea survey, Measurement While Drilling, and flight-computer design at Axiom Station. Charlie also has experience as a small-business owner, consultant, and educator for young inventors. Charlie studied electrical engineering at Case Western, and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics with a Math minor from the University of Houston.
Victoria Castro
Microbiologist
Victoria is a Microbiology Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert with over two decades of experience advancing microbial safety and environmental health in spaceflight and laboratory innovation. She has led multidisciplinary teams across NASA programs and private spaceflight initiatives, specializing in molecular diagnostics, flight hardware development, and strategic risk mitigation. As a consultant for Ambrosia Space Manufacturing Corporation, Victoria supports the development of next-generation space manufacturing systems with a focus on microbial control, biocompatibility, and analysis. Her work bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical application, with a growing focus on biotech, healthcare, and diagnostics. She is a published researcher and passionate advocate for expanding scientific impact in low Earth orbit and beyond.