Exploring Artemis: A Conversation with NASA Mission Manager Mike Sarafin
When:
- January 15, 2025
- 8:00am - 10:30am
Where:
Pinstripes
11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Contact:
Mackenzie Gerrity
mgerrity@mdspe.org
Cost:
Member: $60
Non-Member: $85
(ticket price covers food and drinks and 2 PDH credits)
Our Speaker:
Michael L. Sarafin, Mission Manager, NASA Headquarters
Event Details
Join the Maryland Society of Professional Engineers for a breakfast event featuring Mike Sarafin, NASA Mission Manager, who will offer an inside look at the historic Artemis I mission and share plans for future Artemis missions. Sarafin, who led the team for Artemis I’s maiden voyage in 2022, confirmed NASA’s deep space rocket and spacecraft systems are ready for crewed lunar missions. Now serving as the Mission Manager for Artemis III, Sarafin is preparing to land astronauts on the Moon to advance scientific discovery and long-term exploration.
This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about NASA’s bold lunar vision, technological advancements, and the challenges of human spaceflight.
With over 65 spaceflight missions under his belt, including leadership roles in shuttle and International Space Station missions, Sarafin brings extensive experience from his career at NASA, where he has received multiple honors, including NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals and the Astronaut’s Personal Achievement Award.
Don’t miss this chance to learn about the engineering feats and mission strategies behind humanity’s return to the Moon. Secure your seat for this enlightening presentation from one of NASA’s most experienced leaders in space exploration! Eligible for two (2) Maryland PDH Credits