Michael Forlife

Michael Forlife currently serves as the Executive Officer to the PEO of Space Sensing and Chief of Mission Operations at the United States Space Force, with previous roles including Ground Lead for the WSF-M and contributions to the Galaxy Program within Space Systems Command. Prior to this, Michael held various leadership and operational positions within the US Army, ranging from Director of Operations in a Space Control Company to Engineer Officer roles in Engineer Battalions and regulatory functions in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Freelance experience includes ecosystem design and sustainability consultation, as well as web development and volunteer leadership in amphibian conservation. Michael is pursuing a PhD in Space Resources at the Colorado School of Mines, building upon a strong educational background that includes a Master of Science in Space Resources and another in Environmental Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, along with a BA in Anthropology.