Dr. Michael Gleason

Dr. Michael P. Gleason

Michael “Mick” Gleason, Senior Policy Analyst at the Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy, is a well-regarded author on space policy subjects including international cooperation, space traffic management, national security, and deterrence. He has presented his research on critical space policy issues at conferences in Canada, Europe, Japan, and across the United States. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Gleason enjoyed 29 years active in the Air Force space career field including stints in spacecraft operations, on the Air Force Academy faculty, at the Pentagon, and at the State Department. He holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from George Washington University (GWU) and is an alumnus of the GWU Space Policy Institute. Gleason is the recipient of the Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Department of State Superior Honor Award. Mick frequently contributes to his company’s online space policy paper series (www.aerospace.org/policy) and webinar series (https://vimeo.com/spacepolicy).