Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development, Orbital Sciences Corporation
Mr. Hamel is senior vice president, corporate strategy and development, Orbital Science Corporation, responsible for leading strategic initiatives in current space and missile markets and adjacent areas, assessing new technology and product development, and supporting company growth. Previously, Hamel was commander of the Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center and Air Force program executive officer for space. Hamel’s Air Force career included serving as commander of the 14th Air Force “Flying Tigers.†Hamel earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in business administration from California State University.
Symposium: Wednesday, April 14, 2010: Panelist
4:00 PM
Commercial Solutions to Government Needs - A Paradigm Shift?
Moderator:
Mr. Josh Hartman
Senior Fellow, Technology & Public Policy, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Panelists:
Air Commodore Mark Ashwell, UKRAF (Retired)
Vice President International Business Development, DigitalGlobe
Lt. Gen. Michael A. Hamel, USAF (Retired)
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Development, Orbital Sciences Corporation
Gen. Lance W. Lord, USAF (Retired)
Chief Executive Officer, Astrotech Space Operations
Ms. Gwynne Shotwell
President, SpaceX
Maj. Gen. Craig P. Weston, USAF (Retired)
President and Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Space LLC
