Kent Nickle

Kent Nickle is currently the Executive Director of Space Research and Development at Astrion and the Executive Director of Rapid Integrated Space Solutions at Axient. With a robust background in aerospace and military operations, Kent has held various leadership roles within the United States Air Force, including Chief of the Launch Systems Division and Deputy Director of the Launch Systems Enterprise Directorate. Kent's educational credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Electrical Engineering and multiple Master's Degrees from Purdue University and the USAF Air Command and Staff College. Previously, Kent contributed to The Aerospace Corporation as a Systems Engineer and has been instrumental in managing significant military and space operations throughout their career.