John Honeycutt

John Honeycutt is the Chair of the Artemis II Mission Management Team. He is responsible for leading the team's efforts to develop and operate the SLS rocket and the Orion spacecraft. Prior to his current role, Honeycutt served as the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Commercial Crew and Cargo. He has also held positions at NASA's Johnson Space Center and the Marshall Space Flight Center. Honeycutt holds a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from the University of Michigan. He is a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and has received several awards for his work on commercial crew and cargo development. Honeycutt is a native of Michigan and has a strong background in materials science and engineering. He is currently based in Washington, D.C.