Meet Kimmo Nieminen

Kimmo Nieminen has over thirty (30) years of combined experience in space, subsea and military operations. As a Lunar surface spacewalk Manager, he has extensive engineering experience with NASA in Extravehicular Activity, International Space Station, and Shuttle Programs. Mr. Nieminen managed astronaut training at NASA's underwater training facility and zero gravity aircraft.

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Mr. Nieminen has deep experience in the aerospace, military, science, intelligence, and underwater operations. Nieminen’s submersible piloting experience includes aircraft accident investigations and commercial atmospheric diving suit operations.  

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Mr. Nieminen is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of leadership, product development (<$100M), engineering, marketing, and operations experience. His leadership positions and experience includes board level program management responsibility as well as the influence and oversight for multiple national and international endeavors.

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Mr. Nieminen served in Navy Special Forces, Underwater Demolition Team and US Navy SERE School (DIA/U.S. Navy SEAL). Mr. Nieminen has received numerous NASA awards and honors.

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Mr. Nieminen is an independent consultant focused on aerospace, defense, and subsea and considered one of the leading aerospace and subsea experts in the world.