David Brandt

David Brandt is Manager of the Space Experience Center for the Space, Missile Defense & Strategic Programs team at the Lockheed Martin Government Affairs office. In this capacity, Brandt serves as the creator and docent, and oversees the day-to-day operations of this Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company executive briefing and demonstration center. Prior to Lockheed, he served as a Business Developer at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and previously held increasingly responsible positions within the National Space Society, including serving as Executive Director.

Brandt serves as 2018-19 Chairman of the AIAA National Capital Section and is a member of the Washington Space Business Roundtable. He has also served on the Lockheed Martin Corporate Volunteer Council, and is on the Kent State University Alumni Association’s National Capital Chapter Board, and the Brooke Owens Fellowship Advisory Committee.