Kris Young

Chief Operating Officer
Vast

Kris Young brings over 14 years of experience across various leadership positions at SpaceX, including engineering, integration, and mission operations. He led the engineering and full-scale integration and testing of the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft during its development. He also helped lead the development and execution of all crewed missions, serving as Mission Director for Demo-2 and Inspiration4, and most recently led Falcon 9 launch operations.

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Salon Breakfast: Vast

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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