Axiom Space Appoints Dr. Jonathan Cirtain as CEO and President

HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2025 – Today, Axiom Space introduced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Cirtain as Chief Executive Officer, whereas he continues as President, marking a strategic management change to advance the corporate’s improvement of vital area infrastructure.

“We are excited to welcome Jonathan as our new CEO,” mentioned Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, Executive Chairman of Axiom Space. “His proven track record of leadership and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission of building era-defining space infrastructure that will drive exploration and fuel the global space economy. I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to Tejpaul Bhatia for his years of service to Axiom Space, as well as his contributions during his tenure as CEO, steering the company through a significant transition period.”

Dr. Cirtain is an achieved physicist and expertise govt with in depth management expertise in each the area and nuclear industries. Prior to becoming a member of Axiom Space, he held senior roles at BWX Technologies, led modern groups at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and co-founded a machine studying firm targeted on Earth remark. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics.

“Axiom Space is pioneering the commercialization of low-Earth orbit infrastructure while accelerating advancements in human spaceflight technologies,” mentioned Dr. Cirtain. “I look forward to continuing our team’s important work of driving innovation to support expanded access to space and off-planet capabilities that will underpin the future of space exploration.”