From Nanometers to Picometers: How BAE Systems Bridges the Valley of Death in Space Exploration Written 11 August 2026

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In the arena of space exploration, the “Valley of Death” – the chasm between technology development and operational deployment – is a graveyard for many promising innovations. Jeanette Domber, Senior Manager for Technical Solutions and Strategic Pursuits at BAE Systems’ Space and Mission Systems division, detailed how her team successfully navigated this gap to deliver critical hardware for NASA’s most ambitious astrophysics missions.