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
Project 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.
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.