From The Desk of Mike Kincaid

After 37+ years at NASA, I’m excited to be the President and Executive Director of Challenger Center, an organization with such a deep legacy in the space industry and making a significant impact on the lives of students across the country. Thousands of Challenger Center alumni are working in the space sector, and I’m honored to be a part of nurturing that talent pipeline!

On January 20, 2026, I’ll be joining several guests for a free event at the BAHEP Atrium in Houston, TX, where we’ll be commemorating the Challenger crew nearly 40 years after their tragic loss, reflecting on how their legacy of exploration lives on today and into the future.

Check out the flyer below for details. Hope to see you there!