Marshall H Kaplan

Marshall H. Kaplan, PhD, is an aerospace engineer, executive, and educator with more than four decades of experience in space systems engineering, national security, and advanced technology development. Trained at MIT and Stanford, he is known for combining rigorous technical insight with strategic vision in complex aerospace programs.His background offers a unique perspective on the Columbia tragedy, grounded in deep knowledge of spacecraft systems, organizational decision-making, and risk management. This blend of technical expertise and human understanding brings clarity and depth to one of the most consequential events in spaceflight history.