Kennedy: After touching the moon, Virginia’s Alexander Kaplan is building the future of reusable spacecraft

Alexander Kaplan, a Virginia Tech graduate, played a pivotal role in the Blue Ghost mission that successfully landed on the moon, earning him recognition as a key figure in lunar exploration. His team's groundbreaking work not only made history but also secured a prestigious award akin to an Oscar in the aerospace industry. Now, Kaplan is shifting his focus to pioneering reusable spacecraft, aiming to revolutionize space travel by making it more sustainable and cost-effective. This move underscores his commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in space technology.