Space Conference Speaker

Tory Bruno

President of National Security, Blue Origin

Tory Bruno is President of National Security at Blue Origin, where he leads the development of advanced products, services, and technologies designed to support U.S. and allied national security missions.

Before joining Blue Origin in January 2026, Tory served as President and CEO of United Launch Alliance, guiding the company through a period of major technical and organizational transition while maintaining an exceptional record of mission success. Over the course of his career, he has championed dozens of highly complex and critical defense and space programs, with deep expertise in space launch, missile defense, strategic deterrence, and advanced rocketry and hypersonic technologies. He also holds multiple patents in these areas.

A tireless advocate for the space industry, Tory frequently shares his passion for space technology and his long-standing vision of a self-sustaining human presence beyond Earth. He is an AIAA Honorary Fellow, has advised senior U.S. leadership on space policy and technology, and is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Von Braun Trophy and the von Kármán Medal.


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