Mike Fuller has been with Northrop Grumman for more than 15 years, and currently works in Business Development and is responsible for NASA programs. He works on projects involving NASA’s Space Launch System, including the SLS booster. Mike has also presented Mars Mission Architecture studies and has discussed deep space exploration on panels at numerous national and international events and conferences.

Before working in business development, Mike spent seven years in Research and Development working on thermal protection and ultra-high temperature materials. He was also the thermal protection systems lead for the Ares I First Stage as a part of NASA’s Constellation Program. Mike’s other work before joining Northrop Grumman includes developing composite materials for ballistic armor and industrial wear.

Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering and a Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University. Mike also has five patents.