Space Talent Hub

Harvey & Susan Perlman Alumni Professor of Space Law and one of the world's foremost authorities on international space law and policy.

Former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Space Law and leading expert on remote sensing law and national space legislation.

Attorney and space policy analyst specializing in international space law, space security, and the intersection of national security and commercial space.

Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration who led the reform of U.S. export controls including ITAR and EAR regulations affecting the space industry.

Specialist in ITAR and EAR compliance for satellite manufacturers and launch providers, advising on export licensing and compliance programs.

Leads export compliance programs for one of the largest defense and space contractors, ensuring ITAR/EAR adherence across satellite and launch programs.

Led the FCC through major spectrum allocation decisions and satellite licensing reforms that shaped the modern commercial space communications landscape.

Former FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation who oversaw the licensing and regulation of commercial launch and reentry operations.

Founding employee and former VP of Propulsion at SpaceX, where he designed the Merlin and Raptor rocket engines. Now leading orbital transportation at Impulse Space.

Senior leader at the largest U.S. propulsion manufacturer, overseeing commercial strategy for liquid and solid rocket propulsion systems including RS-25 and RL10 engines.

Leading development of modular, 3D-printed rocket engines designed for rapid production and flexible integration across multiple launch vehicle platforms.

Oversees all day-to-day operations and customer management at SpaceX, having guided the company through its first Falcon 1 launch to industry dominance in commercial launch.

Leads the federally funded research center supporting national security space programs, with deep expertise in spacecraft avionics architectures and mission assurance.

Former Secretary of the Air Force with extensive experience in defense avionics procurement and space systems acquisition strategy.

Leads ULA through the Vulcan Centaur era, bringing decades of systems engineering experience from Lockheed Martin missile defense and space programs.

Self-taught rocket engineer who built Rocket Lab into a leading small launch provider and spacecraft manufacturer with the Electron and Neutron vehicles.

Former NASA Administrator and Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, with deep expertise in spacecraft systems architecture and space policy.

Former NASA Administrator and U.S. Senator who flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1986, championing bipartisan support for space exploration and Artemis.

Former president of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and longtime space industry advocate, now leading government affairs for commercial space station development.

Former president of the Coalition for Deep Space Exploration and advisor to NASA on human spaceflight policy and commercial space partnerships.