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Brad McCain
Dr. Bradley (Brad) McCain is the Vice-President of Operations & Program Manager for Amentum's Space Operations Division at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC). In this role, he leads support for the Consolidated Operations, Management, Engineering & Test (COMET) contract, managing essential launch infrastructure and ground processing. With over 37 years of experience at KSC, Brad has held key leadership positions across the Space Shuttle and Artemis programs, including directing engineering systems supporting the Space Launch System and managing ground operations for the historic Artemis I and Artemis II missions.
He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (D.B.A.) with a management specialization from Nova Southeastern University, alongside Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in both Management and Space Technology from the Florida Institute of Technology. He earned his Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (B.A.E.) from Auburn University, where he was recently appointed to the Aerospace Engineering Advisory Council (AEAC) for the Class of 2030.
Additionally, Dr. McCain is an Executive Member of the Academy of Management, a senior member of the AIAA, and acts as an industry educator through his role as an adjunct lecturer for Florida Tech's Nathan M. Bisk College of Business. He also serves as Vice-chair on the Board of Directors for the National Space Club - Florida Committee and is the upcoming Chair for 2027.
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Moon Joy! Lessons from the Artemis II Journey13-Jan-2027W311EF
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