SPACE EXPLORATION SECTOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Driven by national service, natural curiosity and a thirst for knowledge, the technically diverse professionals of APL’s Space Exploration Sector create innovative solutions to our nation’s most complex space science and engineering challenges. The sector includes two mission areas – Civil Space and National Security Space – and pulls expertise from across APL’s 8,000-member staff.

Dr. Bobby Braun

Robert D. Braun

Sector Head

Photo of Jason Kalirai Mission Area Executive, Civil Space

Jason Kalirai

Mission Area Executive, Civil Space

Photo of Patrick Binning Mission Area Executive, National Security Space

Patrick Binning

Mission Area Executive, National Security Space

Photo of Andy Driesman, Deputy Managing Executive, Space Exploration Sector

Andy Driesman

Managing Executive

Photo of William Liggett, Operations Executive, Space Exploration Sector

William Liggett

Operations Executive
 

Civil Space Mission Area Leadership

Jason Kalirai – Mission Area Executive

Steve Arnold – Deputy Mission Area Executive

Patrick Hill – Program Area Manager, Planetary Science Programs

Matthew Reinhart – Program Area Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Lunar Initiatives

Helmut Seifert – Program Area Manager, Solar, Space, and Astro Physics Programs

Elena Adams – Formulation and New Opportunities Lead