Mike Kaplan
Login to view DISC.A visionary leader in the space industry, Mike has extensive experience in business development and strategy, bridging government roles at NASA with modern "New Space" ventures. A graduate of Princeton University and George Washington University, he is described by colleagues as an "enthusiastic, " "visionary, " and "exceptional" leader who excels at building high-performing teams.
Residing in Boulder, Colorado, Mikes personal interests include hiking, travel, and photography. He is a member of the Har HaShem congregation and has spoken about how his faith connects with the curiosity and wonder inherent in exploring the universe through science and technology.
His first day at NASA headquarters coincided with the announcement that the Hubble telescopes mirror was flawed, a crisis that ultimately set him on the path to pioneer the James Webb Space Telescope.
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