Transitioning to Arizona State University for his postdoctoral work, Dr. Lauretta embarked on crucial research analyzing the mineral composition and formation processes of meteorites and asteroids. His pivotal move to the University of Arizona in…

John Shaw has 33+ years of experience in national security space and aerospace engineering with a focus on leading large-scale technical, global organizations. His unique proven strengths in executive decision-making, strategic risk management, and combat…

Michael Sarafin currently serves as an Artemis Mission Manager at NASA Headquarters. In his current role he provides senior technical leadership to the Moon to Mars program office portfolio for human test flights involving elements…

Dr. Christopher J. Scolese was sworn-in as Director, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on 5 August 2019. He is the 19th Director, and the first to be Presidentially Appointed and Senate Confirmed. Dr. Scolese provides direction,…

Shawna Pandya is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group. She is also a…

Dr. Byron F. Knight is a United States Department of Defense Intelligence Senior Leader, currently serving as the Chief Engineer in the Advanced Systems and Technology (AS&T) Directorate at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in…

Dr. Thomas H. Zurbuchen, also known as 'Dr. Z' in the space community, is a professor and leader of Space Programs at ETH Zurich. As NASA's head of science from 2016 to 2022, he oversaw…

Melanie Stricklan is the inaugural Executive Director of Space Workforce 2030 (SW2030), a pioneering alliance that unites the world’s top space companies with the shared goal of inspiring, preparing, and employing a more dynamic and…