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Jonathan Cirtain

Physicist and technology executive; CEO and President of Axiom Space since October 2025.

Dr. Jonathan Cirtain was appointed CEO and President of Axiom Space on October 15, 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in physics and previously held senior roles at BWX Technologies, led research teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and co-founded a machine-learning company focused on Earth observation. His appointment follows a period of leadership churn at Axiom (Michael Suffredini to the board in August 2024, Kam Ghaffarian as interim, Tejpaul Bhatia April–October 2025).

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CEO & President, Axiom Space
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Houston, TX
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Who is Jonathan Cirtain?
Dr. Jonathan Cirtain was appointed CEO and President of Axiom Space on October 15, 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in physics and previously held senior roles at BWX Technologies, led research teams at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, and co-founded a machine-learning company focused on Earth observation. His appointment follows a period of leadership churn at Axiom (Michael Suffredini to the board in August 2024, Kam Ghaffarian as interim, Tejpaul Bhatia April–October 2025).
What is Jonathan Cirtain's role?
Jonathan Cirtain is CEO & President, Axiom Space, based in Houston, TX.

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