Intuitive Machines, a leader in space infrastructure and data services, has appointed Mike Betts as Vice President of National Security Space Strategy. With over three decades of experience in national security, technical intelligence, and interagency strategy, Betts brings a wealth of expertise to the company. His distinguished career includes leadership roles in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the National Reconnaissance Office, where he directed specialized technical initiatives and developed innovative collection strategies. Betts is recognized as a strategist who has fostered public-private partnerships through the Intelligence Community's talent exchange program, addressing critical skillset needs for the coming decade. His expertise spans workforce development, technical intelligence, and space domain strategy, making him a valuable asset to Intuitive Machines as they focus on creating a powerful asset for the country's national security and the well-being and safety of its citizens. In his new role, Betts will align Intuitive Machines' infrastructure and mission services with National Security Space needs, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of safeguarding the United States' interests in space. Additionally, he will advance partnerships with government and industry to ensure resilient, secure, and mission-ready capabilities in the rapidly evolving lunar and cislunar domains.
