Mark Kirasich

Mark Kirasich is an accomplished aerospace professional currently serving as the Vice President of US Operations at The Exploration Company since May 2024. Previously, Mark held the position of Senior Director of Human Spaceflight at Blue Origin from January 2023 to May 2024. A significant portion of Mark's career was spent at NASA, where tenures included Deputy Associate Administrator for Artemis Campaign Development, Manager of the Orion Program, and Flight Director, culminating in nearly four decades of service until December 2022. Mark Kirasich holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.