Join us for a chat with Mike Moses, President of Virgin GalacticOctober 19, 2023 12:00-1:00 PM Eastern Time |
With the success of three commercial spaceflights–and one more due in early October–Virgin Galactic is easing into a long-awaited routine of taking paying customers to the edge of space aboard the VSS Unity suborbital spaceplane. To discuss the progress made by Virgin Galactic this year, and look ahead at what is in store for the company, Mike Moses will join in a virtual fireside chat with Dr. George Nield, GSA Chairman for a frank, open, and visionary discussion. Participants joining the meeting will have an opportunity to post questions directly to Mr. Moses. This Global Spaceport Alliance webinar will be a rare opportunity to connect with one of the leaders of the new era of human spaceflight. |
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Mike Moses
President of Virgin Galactic.
Mike came to Virgin Galactic following a distinguished 17 year career with NASA. From 2008 to 2011, he served at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as the Launch Integration Manager, where he led all space shuttle processing activities from landing through launch. Mike also chaired the Mission Management Team where he provided ultimate shuttle launch decision authority. Other NASA experience includes working as a Flight Director at the Johnson Space Center, where he led teams of flight controllers in the planning, training, and execution of space shuttle missions. Before being selected as a Flight Director in 2005, Mike had more than 10 years of experience as a flight controller in the Shuttle Propulsion and Electrical Systems Groups.
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at Purdue University. He also earned a master’s degree in space sciences from Florida Institute of Technology. He is a two-time recipient of the NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, as well as other NASA commendations and awards.
