Mike Gold
About Mike Gold
Mike Gold serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Redwire Space, where he has worked since 2022. With a background in space policy and law, he has held various leadership roles at NASA, Maxar Technologies, and Bigelow Aerospace, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to space exploration.
Current Role at Redwire Space
Mike Gold serves as the Chief Growth Officer at Redwire Space, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving growth strategies and expanding the company's presence in the space industry. Prior to this, he was the Executive Vice President for Civil Space and External Affairs at Redwire from 2021 to 2022. His leadership in these roles contributes to the company's mission of advancing space infrastructure and technology.
Professional Background
Mike Gold has a diverse professional background in the space and legal sectors. He worked at NASA as the Associate Administrator for Space Policy and Partnerships from 2019 to 2021, where he played a key role in policy development. His previous positions include Vice President roles at Maxar Technologies and Director of D.C. Operations at Bigelow Aerospace. He also has experience as an Associate at Squire Patton Boggs and McGuireWoods LLP, and served as a Business Development Official for the State of Montana.
Education and Legal Expertise
Mike Gold holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Brandeis University, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, earning a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from 1995 to 1998. His legal expertise is complemented by his extensive experience in space policy and law, including authoring law review articles and testifying before legislative bodies.
Achievements in Space Policy
Mike Gold has received several accolades for his contributions to space policy. He was awarded NASA’s Outstanding Leadership Medal for his work in space exploration policy. He also led the development and implementation of the Artemis Accords at NASA, which established norms for space exploration. Additionally, he has received the Silver Group Achievement Award in 2024 for his involvement with the NASA Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Independent Study Team.
Leadership Roles in Space Organizations
Mike Gold has held significant leadership roles in various space organizations. He currently serves as Vice Chair of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and has been a member of its Board of Directors multiple times. He was appointed Chair of the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee from 2012 to 2019, where he contributed to the regulatory framework for commercial space activities. His leadership in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing the commercial space sector.