Dr. K. has served as Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of a space research institute at Florida Tech and as a tenured full Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State. His academic and professional experience spans nearly four decades. He is currently a Senior Professional Staff member at Johns Hopkins University/Applied Research Laboratory. Until recently he was on the research staff at the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) with responsibilities as Senior Technical Advisor to the National Security Space Office (NSSO), Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Science and Technology Policy Institute, which supports the President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
Dr. K.'s innovations, writings and teachings have created an international reputation as an expert in aircraft, spacecraft and launch vehicle design and engineering. A majority of space professionals have enjoyed his lectures over the past 30 years. Almost every engineer working in the field of spacecraft dynamics and control is familiar with his unique text on the subject.
Dr. K. played pivotal roles in the design of three-axis stabilized satellite designs, the safe reentry of Skylab, and early evaluation of reusable launch system concepts. He has assisted many universities in the development of individual and interdisciplinary research projects and worked directly with faculty in acquiring research grants and creating centers of research excellence.
Dr. K is the author of three books: the internationally used textbook, "Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control," published by John Wiley and Sons; "Space Shuttle: America's Wings to the Future," the first hardcover book dealing with NASA's Space Transportation System; and the second by Wiley and Sons, "Acquiring Major Systems Contracts: Bidding Methods and Winning Strategies," a comprehensive treatment of marketing and proposing to the U.S. Government. He has also written more than 100 technical papers and reports on various aspects of technology and systems engineering.
Dr. K received a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Wayne State University, followed immediately by a Master's degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from M.I.T. After four years of industrial experience, He attained a Ph.D. degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Sciences from Stanford University.
During his 13-year tenure as Professor of Aerospace Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University he was a recipient of the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research in the College. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, e. g., a Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a Fellow of the American Astronautical Society (AAS), and a Member of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA). Dr. K is a member of AIAA’s Technical Committee on Space Transportation.
In addition to his professional activities, he is an instrument rated, multi engine pilot with 3,900 hours of flight experience.

EDUCATION
Ph.D. Aeronautical and Astronautical Sciences, Stanford University, 1968
M.S. Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1962
B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, Wayne State University, 1961 (cum laude, ranked 1st in engineering)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Fellow)
American Astronautical Society (Fellow)
International Academy of Astronautics (Member)

HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Tau Beta Pi (Engineering)
Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership)
Sigma Pi Sigma (Physics) Sigma Xi (Research)

HONORS RECEIVED
1995 Appointed to the National Research Council Study Group on Single-Stage-to-Orbit Launch Vehicle Technologies.
1978 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Research in the College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University. B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering with Distinction,
1961. DuPont Memorial Fellowship, M.I.T.,
1961 1962. NASA Traineeship, Stanford University,
1966 1967. NSF Traineeship, Stanford University,
1967 1968. Elected to Fellow grade, AIAA,
1999. Elected to Fellow grade, AAS, 2000.

CHRONOLGY OF EXPERIENCE
2008 to present Senior Professional Staff Johns Hopkins Univ/Applied Physics Lab Laurel, MD Lead Systems Engineer on National Security Space programs.
2003 to 2008 Research Staff Member Institute for Defense Analyses Alexandria, VA Senior Advisor on space and aeronautics to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).
2001 TO 2003 Principal Staff Member Strategic Insight Arlington, VA Director for new space business initiatives.
1997 to 2001 Founder and Chairman LS Publications (formerly, Launchspace Publications), Inc. Potomac, MD Publisher of LAUNCHSPACE, The Magazine of the Space Industry, and the International Space Industry Report (ISIR).
1996 to 1997 Consultant, Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chairman, and Executive Consultant Computational Technologies, Inc. Santa Clara, CA Producer of integrated systems engineering and design software for the space industry.
1995 to present Principal Instructor Launchspace, Incorporated Bethesda, MD Professional development education services for high technology industries and government.
1993 to 1995 Program Director for Civil & Commercial Space Veridian Incorporated Alexandria, VA Responsible for the planning, organization, and development of a new division focusing on space technology activities. On assignment as Chief Engineer for Kistler Aerospace Corporation’s K-1 reusable launch vehicle.
1992 to 1993 Chief Engineer EER Space Company Seabrook, MD Design, development, assembly, integration and test, and launch of a new commercial booster. Responsible for all engineering aspects of the vehicle, launch pad, and launch operations.
1990 to 1992 Aerospace Consultant Chantilly, VA Management and technical consulting and training worldwide.
1989 to 1990 Associate Vice President for Research Executive Director, Space Research Institute Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida As the first permanent Director of the Space Research Institute, this position required the organization, development, and operation of a complex and comprehensive group of several centers for space research activities. Responsibilities included management of all institute affairs and operations, interaction with other university departments, and representation at the state and federal level. As Associate Vice President for Research, duties required involvement with all facets of university research programs in the arts, sciences and engineering.
1981 to 1989 Aerospace Consultant State College, PA Management and technical consulting and training worldwide.
1968 to 1981 Professor Department of Aerospace Engineering Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA This appointment specified a half time research and half time teaching program. Responsibilities included the organization and management of aerospace science and engineering research programs. Teaching areas included aerospace vehicle dynamics and control, aircraft and spacecraft design, aircraft and spacecraft propulsion, aircraft stability and control, satellite dynamics and control, flight test engineering, and optimal control.
1966 to 1968 Ph.D. Candidate Aeronautics and Astronautics Stanford University
1965 to 1966 Senior Engineer Ford Aerospace and Communications (Now Space Systems/Loral) Palo Alto, CA Project engineer for advanced communications satellite systems. Responsibilities included preliminary systems definition for advanced programs, evaluation of new space systems concepts, and outlining of program plans for subsystem development studies.
1962 to 1965 Member, Technical Staff Hughes Aircraft Company Space Systems Div. and Research Labs. El Segundo and Malibu, CA Management of certain programs related to Project Surveyor. Systems engineering on the attitude control and vernier propulsion subsystems for Surveyor. Experimental determination of electrostatic thruster performance parameters. Theoretical solution of astrodynamics problems involving orbital, lunar, and interplanetary missions. Optimization of electric propulsion system performance for satellite control.

SELECTED AEROSPACE CONSULTING EXPERIENCE
1970 NASA Headquarters Evaluation of classified information on satellite retrieval technology.
1968 - 1970 Bellcomm, Inc. (AT&T) Systems engineering for lunar roving and flying devices.
1969 1970 Stanford University Development of automatic planetary exploration devices.
1971 – 1976 COMSAT Laboratories Investigation of techniques for attitude and orbit control of future communications satellites.
1974 - 1982 Astro Electronics Division, RCA Corporation Development of attitude and orbit maneuvers for military and commercial satellites.
1975 - 1976 Princeton University Princeton, NJ Development of nuclear powered satellite design methods.
1976 - 1978 US Government Accountability Office (GAO) Evaluation of the Space Transportation System.
1978 - 1981 TRW Defense and Space Systems Group Development of future space systems and satellite control strategies.
1981 - 1982 Lockheed Missiles and Space Company Development of fuel slosh analysis and technology survey for the Shuttle Launch Dispenser proposal to the US Navy. Proposal and bid strategy for the BSTS proposal for SDI (awarded to Lockheed).
1983 – 1990 The Pennsylvania State University Large scale proposal development and strategies for winning large research grants and contracts from state and federal governments. On retainer to the College of Engineering.
1988 – 1991 Battelle Memorial Providing expertise on analysis of spacecraft systems.

EXAMPLES OF COURSES TAUGHT TO PRACTICING ENGINEERS DOMESTIC
1975 "Spacecraft Dynamics," COMSAT Labs., Clarksburg, MD.
1977 "Spacecraft Systems Engineering," GE Space Division, Valley Forge, PA.
1986 "Spacecraft Dynamics and Control," Foreign Technology Division, USAF, Dayton, OH. 1989 "Spacecraft Dynamics and Control," at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.
1991 "Spacecraft Systems Design and Engineering," at the NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.
1993 "Spacecraft Systems Design and Engineering," at NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, Greenbelt MD.
1994 "Launch Vehicle Systems Design and Engineering," at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD.
1995 "Advanced Launch Systems - Reusables,” at Lockheed Skunkworks," Palmdale, CA.
1995 "Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control," at NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center, Greenbelt, MD. 1996 “Reusable Launch Systems - Concepts and Technologies,” at F.A.A. Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Washington, DC.
1998 “Space Principles and Operations for Non-Technical Professionals,” at Honeywell, Glendale, AZ.
1998 “Advanced Launch Systems - Reusables,” at NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View, CA.
1998 “Space Industry Update, Trends and Commercial Opportunities” at NASA Kennedy Space Center, FL.
2002 “Launch Vehicle Systems Design and Engineering," at Cocoa Beach, FL.
2006 “Crew Launch Vehicle Systems Engineering and Design,” at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA INTERNATIONAL
1975 "Spacecraft Dynamics and Control," European Space Research and Technology Centre, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
1980 "Spacecraft Systems Engineering," European Space Research and Technology Centre, Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
1983 "Communications Satellite Technology," Selenia Spazio, Rome, Italy.
1987 "Spacecraft Dynamics and Control," University of London.
1988 "Space Technology," Aeritalia, Space Systems Group, Torino, Italy.
1995 "Launch Vehicle Systems Design and Engineering," at Soa Paulo, Brazil.
1996 "Satellite Systems Design and Engineering," at Telespazio, SpA, Rome, Italy.
2002 "Launch Vehicle Aerodynamics and Structural Design," at FiatAvio, Colleferro, Italy.
2006 “Introduction to Launch Vehicles and Spacecraft,” at the Defense Science and Technology Agency, Singapore.

WORKSHOP AND SYMPOSIUM ACTIVITIES
Presented a workshop on "Designing for the Shuttle," at the 7th AIAA Communications Satellite Systems Conference, San Diego, April 23, 1978.
Organization, management, and participation in the presentation of a seven week, intense training program on "Communication Satellite Technology," for Selenia Spazio, Rome, Italy, 1983.
Organization, management, and participation in the presentation of a four week, intense training program on "Space Technology," for Aeritalia, Space Systems Group, Torino, Italy, 1988.
Presented workshop on "Orbit and Attitude Control Systems for Propulsion Engineers," an AIAA Professional Studies Series, Monterey, CA, July 8 9, 1989.
Organization, management, and participation in the presentation of the 1990 Space Research Symposium," Melbourne, Florida, February 27 28, 1990.
Presented workshop on "Orbit and Attitude Control Systems for Propulsion Engineers," an AIAA Professional Studies Series, Orlando, FL, July 18 19, 1990.
Presented Seminar to faculty on "Optimizing Applications for NSF PFF and NYI Awards," 1991, 1992, 1993.
An organizer and team leader at the First Bilateral DLR-CSA Workshop on On-Orbit Servicing of Space Infrastructure Elements via Automation & Robotics Technologies, Nov 24-26, 2002.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
1. Technical Problems Related to Orbital Retrieval and Deployment of Spinning Objects, NASA.
2. Study of Dynamics and Control of Escape and Rescue from a Tumbling Spacecraft, NASA.
3. Investigation of Spacecraft Attitude Instability, NSF.
4. Spacecraft/Control Flexible Structures Interaction Study, JPL.
5. Investigation of Technical Problems Related to Orbital Capture and Teleoperator Control, NASA.
6. Nuclear Powered Satellite Studies, DOE.
7. Technology Support for Targeting the Reentry of Skylab, NASA.
8. Suspension of Glass Micro Balloon Laser Fusion Targets via a Rarefied Gas, Los Alamos National Labs.

PUBLICATIONS BOOKS
1. Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control, M. H. Kaplan, Wiley and Sons, NY, 1976.
2. SPACE SHUTTLE: America's Wings to the Future, M. H. Kaplan, Aero Publishers, Fallbrook, CA, 1978. Second edition, 1983.
3. Acquiring Major Systems Contracts: Bidding Methods and Winning Strategies, M. H. Kaplan, Wiley and Sons, NY, 1988.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO BOOKS AND PROCEEDINGS
1. "Survey of Lunar Surface Mobility Systems," M. H. Kaplan, In Automatic Control in Space 3, Proceedings of the Third International Conference, Toulouse, France, 1970, pp. 175 182.
2. "Dynamics and Control of Orbital Retrieval Operations Using the Space Shuttle," M. H. Kaplan, W. H. Yarber, E. J. Creehan, and E. C. Thomas, in Space Shuttle Technology Conference, Vol. 1 Operations, Maintenance and Safety, NASA Kennedy Space Center TR 1113, May 1971, pp. 175 201.
3. "Lunar Gravity Model Obtained by Using Spherical Harmonics with Mascon Terms," M. H. Kaplan and B. G. Kunciw, published in the AGU Geophysical Monograph Series, Vol. 15, Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy, 1972, pp. 265 273.
4. "The Problem of Docking with Passive Orbiting Object which Possesses Angular Momentum," M. H. Kaplan, in Astronautical Research 1971, Proceedings of the 22nd I.A.F. Congress, 1973, pp. 203 217.
5. "Despinning and Detumbling Satellites in Rescue Operations," M. H. Kaplan in the Proceedings of the Fifth International Space Rescue Symposium, International Academy of Astronautics, May 1973, pp. 225 243.
6. "Active Attitude and Orbit Control of Body Oriented Geostationary Communications Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, in Communications Satellite Technology, AIAA Progress Series in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 33, MIT Press, 1974, pp. 29 56.
7. "Techniques for Detumbling a Disabled Space Base," M. H. Kaplan, Proceedings of the Sixth International Space Rescue and Safety Studies Symposium, International Academy of Astronautics, 1974.
8. "The Transverse Wheel Spin Up Maneuver for Attitude Acquisition," M. H. Kaplan and T. C. Patterson, In EASCON 1974 Record, October 1974, pp. 151 158.
9. "Optimal Detumbling of a Large Manned Spacecraft Using an Internal Moving Mass," B. G. Kunciw and M. H. Kaplan, In Automatic Control in Space 6, Proceeding of the Sixth International Conference, IIa, 1974, pp. 7 26.
10. "Active Attitude and Orbit Control of Body Oriented Geostationary Communications Satellites," in Satellite Communications Systems, ed. by I. Kadar, AIAA Selected Reprint Series, Vol. XVIII, 1976, pp. 342 355.
11. "Use of the Water Sprays in Space Rescue and Retrieval Operations," M. H. Kaplan and D. C. Freesland, Proceedings of the Ninth International Space Rescue and Safety Studies Symposium, International Academy of Astronautics, 1977.
12. "Space Nuclear Power Supply Design in the Shuttle Era," M. H. Kaplan, Proceedings of the 12th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1977, pp. 1323 1328.
13. "A Nuclear Powered Communications Satellite for the 1980's," M. H. Kaplan, D. J. Cwynar, and J. J. Bednarz, Proceedings of the 7th AIAA Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 1978, pp. 655 659.
14. "A Concept for Shifting the Reentry Point of Skylab," M. H. Kaplan and S. G. Alexander, in Guidance and Control 1979, Vol. 39, Advances in The Astronautical Sciences, 1979, pp. 391 405.
15. "Ascent Propulsion Study for INTELSAT VI," M. H. Kaplan and W. W. Dorsey, Proceedings of the 8th AIAA Communications Satellite Systems Conference, 1980, pp. 665 673.
16. "Transfer Orbit Stage Guidance and Control," J. R. Stuart, R. E. Coffey, M. H. Kaplan, and T. W. White, Proceedings of the AAS 9th Annual Guidance and Control Conference, February 1986, pp. 285 301.
17. "A Systems Approach to Developing an Inexpensive Fully-Reusable Two-Stage Launch Vehicle," M. H. Kaplan, R. J. Rey, and S. B. Newman, Vol. 88, Advances in the Astronautical Sciences (Proceedings of the AAS 18th Annual Guidance and Control Conference), February 1995, pp. 291-311.
18. "The Road To OOS: Enabling Architecture," M. H. Kaplan, Proceedings of the First Bilateral DLR-CSA Workshop on On-Orbit Servicing of Space Infrastructure Elements via Automation & Robotics Technologies, Nov 24-26, 2002.
19. “Leadership, Management, and Organization for National Security Space,” Report to Congress of the Independent Assessment Panel on the Organization and Management of National Security Space (Allard Commission Report on National Security Space), M. H. Kaplan, IDA Study Team Member, July 2008.

REFEREED ARTICLES
1. "Optimization of Ion Engine Control Systems for Synchronous Satellites," J. H. Molitor and M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 1, Sept. Oct. 1964, pp. 557 559.
2. "Design and Performance of Ion Engine Systems for Control of Earth Satellites," J. Molitor and M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 2, Sept. October, 1965, pp. 712 718.
3. "Free Molecular Diffuser," M. H. Kaplan, AIAA Journal, Vol. 4, April 1966, pp. 675 680.
4. "Hopping Transporters for Lunar Exploration," M. H. Kaplan and H. S. Seifert, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Vol. 6, August 1969, pp. 917 922.
5. "Dynamical Equations for the Plane Change Maneuver of the Lunar Hopping Laboratory," M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, April 1970, pp. 491 493.
6. "Lunar Gravity Model Obtained by Using Spherical Harmonics with Mascon Terms," M. H. Kaplan and B. G. Kunciw, published in the AGU Geophysical Monograph Series, Vol. 15, Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy, 1972, pp. 265 273.
7. "Attitude Dynamics and Control of an Apogee Motor Assembly with Paired Satellites," M. H. Kaplan and N. M. Beck, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, June 1972, pp. 410 415.
8. "All Electric Thruster Control of a Geostationary Communications Satellite," M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, February 1973, pp. 119 125.
9. "Estimation and Correction of Electric Thruster Misalignment Effects on a Geostationary Satellite," M. H. Kaplan, COMSAT Technical Review, Vol. 3, No. 1, Spring 1973, 57 74.
10. "Control of Spin Ambiguity During Reorientation of An Energy Dissipating Body," M. H. Kaplan and R. J. Cenker, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, December 1973, pp. 757 760.
11. "Automatic Spacecraft Detumbling by Internal Mass Motion," T. L. Edwards and M. H. Kaplan, AIAA Journal, April 1974, pp. 496 502.
12. "Stabilization Aspects of a Wheel Energy Storage and Attitude Control Systems for Geostationary Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, COMSAT Technical Review, Vol. 4, No. 1, Spring 1974, pp. 21 40.
13. "Inclination Correction Strategy with Yaw Sensing via Sun Angle Measurement," M. H. Kaplan COMSAT Technical Review, Vol. 5, No. 1, Spring 1975, pp. 15 27.
14. "Design and Operational Aspects of All Electric Thruster Control Systems for Geostationary Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, November 1975, pp. 682 688.
15. "Attitude Acquisition Maneuver for Bias Momentum Satellites," M. H. Kaplan and T. C. Patterson, COMSAT Technical Review, Vol. 6 No. 1, Spring 1976, pp. 1 23.
16. "Optimal Space Station Detumbling by Internal Mass Motion," B. G. Kunciw and M. H. Kaplan, Automatica, Vol. 12, No. 5, Sept. 1976, pp. 417 425.
17. "Design of Satellite Flexibility Experiments," M. H. Kaplan and S. E. Hillard, Acta Astronautica, Vol. 4, 1977, pp. 257 270.
18. "Control and Stability Problems of Remote Orbital Capture," M. H. Kaplan and A. A. Nadkarni, Journal of Mechanics and Machine Theory, Vol. 12, 1977, pp. 57 64.
19. "Nuclear Powered Satellite Design for Shuttle Launches," M. H. Kaplan, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, November 1977, pp. 703 704.
20. "Anticipated Attitude Motion of Skylab for 1979 Revisit Mission," M. H. Kaplan, D. J. Cwynar, and S. G. Alexander, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, July August 1978, pp. 219 223.
21. "Nuclear Powered Communications Satellite for the 1980's," M. H. Kaplan and J. Bednarz, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, July August 1979, pp. 268 272.
22. "Simulation of Skylab Orbit Decay and Attitude Dynamics," M. H. Kaplan, D. J. Cwynar, and S. G. Alexander, Journal of Guidance and Control, November December 1979, pp. 511 516.
23. "Finite Burn Effects on Ascent Stage Performance," M. H. Kaplan and W. Yang, Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, October December, 1982, pp. 403 414.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENCYCLOPEDIAS
"Space Shuttle," Guidance and Control Systems," "Astronautics," Sections for the Academic American Encyclopedia, 1980.
"Satellite Technology," International Military and Defense Encyclopedia, 1991.

REPORTS, THESES, AND OTHER ARTICLES
1. "The Free Molecular Diffuser," M. H. Kaplan, S. M. Thesis, M.I.T., June 1962.
2. "The Perturbed and Corrected Motion of Earth Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, J. H. Molitor, and C. R. Buckey, Hughes Research Report No. 320, September 1964.
3. "Orbital Control Studies for Advance Defense Communications Satellite Project," M. H. Kaplan, Appendix 16. Philco WDL Report No. WDL TR2646, November 1965.
4. "Systems Performance Study for Air Augmented Rockets," M. H. Kaplan, United Technology Center, Report No. TR 10 66 U1, September 1966.
5. "Investigation of a Hopping Transporter Concept for Lunar Exploration," M. H. Kaplan, Ph.D. Dissertation, Stanford University, May 1968. Also published as SUDAAR No. 348, June 1968.
6. "Mission Aspects of Lunar Flying Unit Design and Operation," M. H. Kaplan, Bellcomm, Inc., Report No. TM 68 2015 5, October 1968.
7. "Systems Design and Operational Aspects of Manned Lunar Hoppers," M. H. Kaplan, In Small Scale Lunar Surface Personnel Transporters Employing the Hopping Mode, SUDAAR, No. 397, Stanford University, September 1970, pp. 63 74.
8. "A Survey of Lunar Roving Vehicle Simulators and Trainers," M. H. Kaplan, Bellcomm, Inc., Memorandum for File, Department 2032, December 1970.
9. "Dimensional Analysis and Use of Models to Simulate Performance of Lunar Rovers," M. H. Kaplan, Bellcomm, Inc., Memorandum for File, Dept. 2032, December 1970.
10. "Automated Hopping Devices for Lunar Exploration," M. H. Kaplan, in The Lunar Hopping Transporter, SUDAAR No. 428, Stanford University, July 1971, pp. 35 40.
11. "Application of Electric Propulsion to a Geostationary Communications Satellite Employing Narrow Beam Antennas," M. H. Kaplan, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT labs., Technical memorandum No. CL 59 71, December 1, 1971.
12. "Double Gimbaled Momentum Wheel Control System for a Body Stabilized Spacecraft Configuration," M. H. Kaplan and T. L. Edwards, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum No. CL 45 72, August 31, 1972.
13. "Inclination Control Thruster Misalignment Effects on an Oriented Geostationary Satellite Containing Bias Momentum," M. H. Kaplan, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum No. CL 40 72, September 10, 1972.
14. "Design and Operational Aspects of Zero Momentum Control Systems for Geostationary Communications Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum No. CL 60 72, December 28, 1972.
15. "A Module for Automatic Dock and Detumble (MADD) for Orbital Rescue Operations," W. R. Snow, B. G. Kunciw, and M. H. Kaplan, Astronautics Research Report No. 73 3, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, April 1973.
16. "Interaction of Wheel Energy Storage and Attitude Control Systems for a Geostationary Body Stabilized Satellite," M. H. Kaplan, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum No. CL 30 73, August 31, 1973.
17. "Dynamics and Control of Detumbling a Disabled Spacecraft During Rescue Operations," M. H. Kaplan, Astronautics Research Report No. 73 10, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, September 1973.
18. "Operational Aspects of Inclination Control by Electric Thrusters on a Synchronous Communications Satellite," M. H. Kaplan, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum No. CL 12 74, March 20, 1974.
19. "Acquisition of a Body Stabilized Satellite with Simultaneous Reorientation and Momentum Wheel Spin Up," M. H. Kaplan and T. C. Patterson, Communications Satellite Corporation, COMSAT Labs., Technical Memorandum, No. CL 5 74, April 30, 1974.
20. "Spacecraft Control/Flexible Structures Interaction Study," M. H. Kaplan and S. E. Hillard, Astronautics Research Report No. 74 5, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, September 1974.
21. "The Transverse Wheel Spin Up Maneuver," M. H. Kaplan and T. C. Patterson, Communications Satellite Corp., COMSAT Labs., Technical Report, No. CL TR 2 75, Feb. 28, 1975.
22. "A Nuclear Powered Version of the USAF Space Test Program Standard Satellite," Aerospace Systems Laboratory, Princeton University, May 1976.
23. "Technical Problems Related to Orbital Capture of Passive Objects Summary Final Report on NASA Grant NSG 7078," M. H. Kaplan, Astronautics Research Report No. 77 1, Department of Aerospace Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, March 1977.
24. "Nuclear Powered Satellite Studies," M. H. Kaplan, U. S. Department of Energy Progress Report No. COO 4045 2, June 1977.
25. "Nuclear Powered Satellite Studies," M. H. Kaplan, U. S. Department of Energy Progress Report No. COO 4045 3, June 1978.
26. "Nuclear Powered Satellite Studies, M. H. Kaplan, U. S. Department of Energy Progress Report No. COO 4045 4, June 1979.
27. "Skylab Reentry Studies," Final Report on Contract NASW 3256, M. H. Kaplan, August 1979.
28. "Funded Research Getting Started," M. H. Kaplan, Engineering Education, January February 1990, pp. 27 30.
29. "How Contractors See Systems Acquisition," M. H. Kaplan, Program Manager Magazine, September/October 1990, pp. 38 42.
30. "X-33 and VentureStar. Is this a Paradox?" M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 3, Fall 1996, p. 9.
31. "The Reusable Launch Vehicle: Is the Stage Set?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1, March 15, 1997, pp. 26-30.
32. "Unobtainium: The Ultimate Space Material," M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 2, June 1998, p. 6.
33. "Basic Recipe for RLVs," M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 2, March/April 1999, p. 66.
34. “Which is Better? A Reusable First Stage or Second Stage?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 3, May/June 1999, pp. 50-51.
35. “Kaplan’s Laws – Distribution of Complexity Between the Stages of a Two-Stage Launcher System,” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 4, July/August/September 1999, pp. 28-29.
36. “Kaplan’s Laws – Are RLVs Economically Viable?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 4, No. 5, October/November 1999, pp. 26-27.
37. “Kaplan’s Laws – What’s the Best Configuration for Next-Generation RLVs?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 1, February 2000, pp. 20-21.
38. “Kaplan’s Laws - The Launcher Market: How Much Will It Give?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 2, March 2000, pp. 20-21.
39. “Will the Ongoing Drama of Reducing Launch Costs Ever Have a Happy Ending?” M. H. Kaplan, Launchspace Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 7, September 2000, p. 46.
40. “The State of the Launch Vehicle Industry,” M. H. Kaplan, Pacific Telecommunications Review, Vol. 24, No. 1, 3rd Quarter 2002, pp. 13-19.

PATENT
"Attitude Acquisition Maneuver for a Bias Momentum Spacecraft," M. H. Kaplan, T. C. Patterson, and A. Ramos, Patent No. 4 306 692. December 22, 1981.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
Membership Chairman of the Central Pennsylvania Section of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1976 77; Chairman of the Section, 1972 73; Vice Chairman, 1971 72; Program Chairman 1970 71; Treasurer, 1969 70.
Member, Academic Committee, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University, 1976 77.
Member, Research Committee, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University 1972 74.
Senior Member, The Graduate Faculty, The Penn State University. Advisor to 20 M.S. candidates.
Chairman of two Ph.D. committees and member of several others.
NATIONAL
Technical Reviewer for the AIAA Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, AIAA Journal, COMSAT Technical Review, the Journal of the Astronautical Sciences, and AIAA Journal of Guidancce and Control.
Member, AIAA Technical Committee on Space Transportation, 1994 present.
Member, AIAA Technical Committee on Space Systems, 1972 1975, 1979 1980, 1994-present.
Member, NASA Workshop on SPS Materials and Construction, 1980.
Member, AIAA Technical Committee on Astrodynamics, 1981 84.
Chairman of the AIAA Alumni Subcommittee on Space Systems, 1986 1988.
INTERNATIONAL
Member of the Space Rescue and Safety Studies Committee of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Member of the Organizing Committee of the 27th International Astronautical Congress, October 1976, Anaheim, CA.
Member of the Organizing Committee on the 28th International Astronautical Congress, September 1977, Prague, Czechoslovakia.
Member of the Organizing Committee of the 29th International Astronautical Congress, October 1978, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia.

PRESENTED PAPERS
DOMESTIC
1. "Optimization of Ion Engine Control Systems for Synchronous Satellites," J. H. Molitor and M. H. Kaplan, AIAA Paper No. 63 273, presented at the Summer Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, June 1963.
2. "Design and Performance of Ion Engine Systems for Control of Earth Satellites," G. A. Work, J. H. Molitor, M. H. Kaplan and C. R. Collett, AIAA Paper No. 64 501, presented at the 1st Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, June 1964.
3. "Hopping Transporter for the Lunar Explorer," M. H. Kaplan and H. S. Seifert, AIAA Paper 68 1139, presented at the 5th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, October 1968.
4. "Dynamics and Control of Orbital Retrieval Operations Using the Space Shuttle," M. H. Kaplan, W. H. Yarber, E. J. Creehan, and E. C. Thoms, presented at the NASA Shuttle Technology Conference, Phoenix, AZ, March 1971.
5. "Attitude Dynamics and Control of an Apogee Motor Assembly with Paired Satellites," M. H. Kaplan and N. M. Beck, AIAA Paper 71 953, presented at the AIAA Guidance, Control and Flight Mechanics Conference, Hempstead, NY, August 1971.
6. "All Electric Thruster Control of a Geostationary Communications Satellite Which Employs Narrow Beam Antennas," M. H. Kaplan, AIAA Paper 72 436, presented at the AIAA 9th Electric Propulsion Conference, Bethesda, MD., April 1972.
7. "The Transverse Wheel Spin Up Maneuver," M. H. Kaplan and T. C. Patterson, presented at EASCON 1974, Washington, DC, October 7 9, 1974.
8. "Design and Operational Aspects of Zero Momentum Control System for Geostationary Satellites," M. H. Kaplan, AIAA Paper 75 376, presented at the AIAA 11th Electric Propulsion Conference, New Orleans, March 19 21, 1975.
9. "Control and Stability Problems of Remote Orbital Capture," M. H. Kaplan and A. A. Nadkarni, presented at the 2nd Conference on Remotely Manned Systems, Los Angeles, June 9 11, 1975.
10. "Nuclear Powered Satellite Design for Shuttle Launches," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the AIAA Conference on the Future of Aerospace Power Systems, St. Louis, MO, March 1 3, 1977.
11. "Space Nuclear Power Supply Design in the Shuttle Era," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 12th Intersociety Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, Washington, DC, August 28 September 2, 1977.
12. "Uncontrolled Angular Momentum Ascent form the Shuttle to High Inclination Orbits," M. H. Kaplan and J. J. Bednarz, presented at the AIAA 16th Aerospace Sciences meeting, Huntsville, AL, Paper No. 78 51, January 16 18, 1978.
13. "A Nuclear Powered Communications Satellite for the 1980's," M. H. Kaplan, D. J. Cwynar, and J. J. Bednarz, presented at the 7th AIAA Communications Satellite Systems Conference, San Diego, CA, Paper No. 78 625, April 23 27, 1978.
14. "Simulation of Skylab Orbit Decay and Attitude Dynamics," M. H. Kaplan, D. J. Cwynar, and S. G. Alexander, presented at the 10th AIAA/IES/ASTM Space Simulation Conference, Bethesda, MD, Paper No. 78 1626, October 16 18, 1978.
15. "Skylab Orbit Decay Update and the Eleventh Hour Contingency Plan," M. H. Kaplan and S. G. Alexander, presented at the AAS Rocky Mountain Guidance and Control Conference, Keystone, CO, Paper No. AAS 79 032, February 24 28, 1979.
16. "Space Shuttle: Bridge to Large Space Structures," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 1979 Joint Automatic Control Conference, Denver, CO, June 17 20, 1979.
17. "Skylab Attitude Control during Orbital Reentry," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 1979 Joint Automatic Control Conference, Denver, CO, June 17 20.
18. "Skylab is Falling Strategies for Reentry," M. H. Kaplan and S. G. Alexander, presented at the AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialists Conference, Provincetown, MA, Paper No. AAS 79 170, June 25, 1979.
19. "Ascent Propulsion Study for INTELSAT VI," M. H. Kaplan and W. W. Dorsey, presented at the 8th AIAA Communications Satellite Systems Conference, Orlando, FL, AIAA Paper No. 80 592, April 20 24, 1980.
20. "A Systems Approach to Developing an Inexpensive Fully-Reusable Two-Stage Launch Vehicle," M. H. Kaplan, R. J. Rey, and S. B. Newman, presented at the 18th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference, Keystone, CO, AAS Paper No. 95-026, February 1-5, 1995.
21. "Reducing the Cost of Space Launch Services," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the AAS Space Workshop '95, Denver, CO., March 8-10, 1995.
22. “The Next Generation of Launch Vehicles for America,” M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 1996 AIAA Space Programs And Technologies Conference, Huntsville, AL, AIAA Paper No. 96-4425, September 24-26, 1996.
23. “The International Market,” M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 1st FAA Commercial Space Transportation Forecast Conference, Washington, DC, February 10-11, 1998.
24. “The ‘Laws’ of Reusable Launch Vehicle Design,” M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 2nd Annual FAA Commercial Space Transportation Forecast Conference, Washington, DC, February 10-11, 1999.
25. “Reusable Launch Vehicle Design Limitations,” M. H. Kaplan, presented to the AIAA Technical Committees on Space Transportation and Space Systems, Rosslyn, VA, March 10, 1999.
26. “Hierarchical Infrastructure for Integrated Space Operations,” M. H. Kaplan and Aran Anderson, presented at AIAA Space 2008 Conference & Exhibition, San Diego, CA, Paper No. AIAA 2008-7933, September 9-11, 2008.
27. “Survey of Space Debris Reduction Methods,” M. H. Kaplan, presented at AIAA Space 2009 Conference & Exhibition, Pasadena, CA, Paper No. AIAA 2009-6619, September 14-17, 2009.
INTERNATIONAL
1. "Survey of Lunar Surface Mobility Systems," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the Third I.F.A.C. Symposium on Automatic Control in Space, Toulouse, France, March 2 6, 1970.
2. "An Accurate Lunar Gravity Model Using Spherical Harmonics with Added Mascon Terms," M. H. Kaplan and B. G. Kunciw, presented at the AGU International Symposium on the Use of Artificial Satellites for Geodesy, Washington, DC, April 1971.
3. "The Problem of Docking with a Passive Orbiting Object Which Possesses Angular Momentum," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the 22nd Congress of the International Astronautical Federation, Brussels, Belgium, September 1971.
4. "Despinning and Detumbling Satellites in Rescue Operations," M. H. Kaplan, presented at the Fifth International Space Rescue Symposium of the I.A.F., Vienna, Austria, October 1972.
5. "Techniques for Detumbling a Disabled Space Base," presented at the Sixth International Space Rescue and Safety Studies Symposium of the I.A.F., Baku, U.S.S.R., October 1973.
6. "Optimal Detumbling of a Large Manned Spacecraft Using an Internal Moving Mass," B. G. Kunciw and M. H. Kaplan, presented at the Sixth IFAC Symposium on Automatic Control in Space, Tsakhkadzor, Armenia, U.S.S.R., August 26 31, 1974.
7. "Design of Satellite Flexibility Experiments," M. H. Kaplan and S. E. Hillard, presented at the 25th International Astronautical Congress, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, September 29 October 5, 1974.
8. "Use of Water Sprays in Space Rescue Operations," M. H. Kaplan and D. C. Freesland, presented at the 9th International Space Rescue and Safety Symposium of the I.A.F., Anaheim, CA, October 1976.
9. "A Nuclear/Electric Orbital Transfer Vehicle for the Shuttle Era," M. H. Kaplan, R. M. Trn, and D. Buden, presented at the AIAA/DGLR 14th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Princeton, NJ, Paper No. AIAA 79 2109, October 30 November 1, 1979.
10. “Assessment of Space Debris Reduction Methods,” M. H. Kaplan, presented at IAC 2009, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Paper No. IAC-09.A6.4.9, October 12-16, 2009.

INVITED SEMINARS AND LECTURES: (Partial list)
1. "Space Engineering Problems Apollo and Beyond," Chemical Engineering Seminar, PSU, November 11, 1969.
2. "Lunar Surface Transportation," Seminar Series on Control Theory and Applications, NASA Electronics Research Center, Boston, December 10, 1969.
3. "NASA ASEE Summer Faculty Program for Engineering Systems Design," ASEE Chapter Luncheon Meeting, PSU, April 14, 1970.
4. "Lunar Engineering and Exploration Apollo and Beyond," Iowa Engineering Colloquium, University of Iowa, March 8, 1971, and Iowa State University, March 9, 1971.
5. "Application of Electric Propulsion to the Control of Geostationary Communications Satellite," COMSAT Labs., Clarksburg, MD, October 12, 1971.
6. "Communications Satellite Control," PSU Chapter of IEEE, January 20, 1972.
7. "PSU Astronautics Research Program," NASA Headquarters, August 11, 1972.
8. "Summary of Satellite Retrieval and Rescue Research Work at The Penna. State University," NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC, May 9, 1973.
9. "The Mating of Electric Thrusters with Communications Satellites," AIAA Student Chapter, Pennsylvania State University, May 8, 1975.
10. "Retrieval of Spacecraft," U.S. CIA Headquarters, McLean, VA, November 18, 1976.
11. Invited seminar speaker, Dept. of Aerospace Eng'g Sciences, University of Colorado, "Skylab is Falling: Where and When," March 1, 1979.
12. "Nature's Influence on the Design of Earth Orbital Missions," University of Maryland, College Park, MD, February 7, 1989.
13. "Overview of Federal Funding Opportunities," Florida Space Research and Development Workshop, Orlando, FL, February 8, 1989.
14. "Strategies for Obtaining Research Funding," Liaison Officers' Meeting, Office of Federal Programs, American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC, April 4, 1989.
15. "University Research Funding," Horticultural Sciences Seminar, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, February 12, 1990.
16. "New Launch Vehicle Technology Needs for Small Satellites," National Research Council's Committee on Advance Space Technology, May 27, 1993.
17. "Conestoga ELV," at the Small Satellite Subsystems Architecture Study Symposium, June 15, 1993.

EXAMPLES OF SERVICE ACTIVITIES
1. Faculty Advisor of the Penn State Engineer Magazine, 1970 to 1981.
2. Executive Chairman of Engineering College Magazines Associated for 1975 76.
3. Member, Engineering Student Magazine Advisors Committee (ESMAC) of the American Society for Engineering Education, 1974 1980.
4. Chairman of Roundtable on "Engineering in Space Flight" at the International Space Hall of Fame Dedication Conference, Alamogordo, NM, October 1976.
5. "Aircraft Propulsion" Lock Haven, PA, Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, January 10, 1972.
6. "Today's Spacecraft, Tomorrow's Space Garbage," College of Engineering Annual Alumni Meeting, The Pennsylvania State University, June 4, 1977.
7. Invited speaker at Tomorrows Program, The Penn State Science Fiction Society, May 7, 1979.
8. Invited speaker at Annual Penn State Engineering Society, June 2, 1979.
9. Banquet speaker at Mid East Regional Amateur Astronomical Convention, Messiah College, August 25, 1979.
10. NBC Network interview with Tom Schneider on the Tomorrow Show, July 1979.
11. CBS Television Special with Morton Dean on the Space Shuttle, January 1981 .
12. Commencement Speaker, June 10, 1989, Florida Institute of Technology.
13. General Chairman of the "1990 Space Research Symposium," Melbourne, Florida, February 27 28, 1990.
14. Vice Chairman of the Board of the Federation of Galaxy Explorers, 2002 – present.