John J. Klein is a highly accomplished professional in the field of space strategy and international security, currently serving as a Senior Fellow and Space Strategist/Vice President at Falcon Research, Inc. since November 2015. Klein also holds faculty positions at The George Washington University and Georgetown University, where courses on space in international affairs and strategic technologies are taught. Klein has a robust background in defense analysis, having worked as a Distinguished Analyst at ANSER and in various roles within the U.S. Navy, including Commanding Officer at the Sea Control Weapons School. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Strategic Studies from the University of Reading and advanced degrees in National Security, Aeronautical Engineering, and Aircraft Systems Test and Evaluation. Klein’s expertise encompasses space policy, commercial strategies, and international security, underscored by extensive experience in both academic and operational contexts.