Mark Kirasich , Deputy Associate Administrator for Advanced Exploration Systems within the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. joins us Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Breakfast Club

Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Breakfast 7:15 AM | Program 7:45 AM

Location: The Jackson Center | 6001 Moquin Drive Huntsville, Alabama 35806

Mark Kirasich is the Deputy Associate Administrator for Advanced Exploration Systems within the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Kirasich is responsible for leading the development and operations of a sustainable lunar architecture, including an orbiting gateway, landing and surface systems, and developing advanced exploration capabilities in preparation for missions to Mars.

Prior to coming to NASA Headquarters, Kirasich was the manager of NASA’s Orion Program. As Orion Program Manager, he was responsible for design, development and testing of the Orion spacecraft, which is being developed to…