Bringing Signals to NASA

For Eric Fernandez, growing up on California's central coast meant watching rocket launches with his father—childhood moments that sparked a lifelong fascination. Family ties to aerospace ran even deeper: both his grandparents had served at Vandenberg Air Force Base. From those early days of wonder to his work today in support of NASA's missions, the trajectory was always clear.

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