Mike Kaplan

Mike Kaplan serves as the Head of Commercial and Business Development for Space Machines Company, advising senior leadership on strategies and market opportunities in the USA. An experienced educator, Mike also instructs graduate-level courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and operates as a Principal Consultant for Kaplan Astronautics, LLC, focusing on growth in the NewSpace and Government sectors. Previous roles include Vice President of Business Development at LeoStella, where significant market growth and brand awareness were achieved, and Vice President of New Business Development at Belcan, concentrating on emerging space infrastructure. A notable history in leading strategic initiatives at major aerospace companies includes work with Raytheon Technologies, SSL, The Boeing Company, Ball Aerospace, and NASA Headquarters, where Mike successfully spearheaded missions and programs such as the James Webb Space Telescope. Educational credentials include degrees from Princeton University and The George Washington University in engineering and administration.