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Nicholas Leung

Nicholas Leung is an Assistant Member of the Technical Staff at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he specializes in space systems analysis & engineering. His research includes the design and evaluation of next-generation satellite constellations and space sensing systems. This includes new innovative concepts used within satellite, radar, and optic systems. He is also a proud alumnus of the MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute, where he now teaches some of the engineering fundamentals that he once learned himself within the Institute. He holds a B.S in Mechanical Engineering with a Concentration in Aerospace Engineering from Boston University and additionally holds an A.S in Computer Information Sciences with a Concentration in Information Technology. Outside of his research, Nick enjoys biking, cooking, and playing the saxophone.

Courses taught by Nicholas Leung

Build A CubeSat Challenge!

Start Anytime (Self Paced)
2025-2026

Are you ready for your ideas to orbit? The Build a CubeSat Challenge (BACC) is here! This exciting, team-based competition gives students the opportunity to design, build, and test a prototype CubeSat – a small satellite with big potential. You’ll work with peers, . . .

  • Free
  • Sep 17, 2025
  • 55 Weeks
  • 2025-2026
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