Astronaut speakers
offer extraordinary insight into space travel, human performance, and the
future of exploration. With great experience aboard space missions and NASA
training, these former NASA astronauts share impactful realistic stories that
blend cutting-edge science, space and technology, and the innovation mindset
required for life beyond Earth. Their perspectives fuel curiosity, resilience,
and leadership both on and off the planet.
Whether you're
organizing a STEM conference, leadership summit, or science education event,
our astronaut keynote speakers bring unique inspiration from the outer edges of
human experience. From NASA astronaut speakers discussing the rigors of
training to experts on space travel and human adaptability, these thought
leaders empower audiences to push boundaries and embrace discovery.
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Top 10 Astronaut Speakers
Ellen Ochoa Former Director of the Johnson Space Center and First Hispan...
Ellen Ochoa, a veteran astronaut was the 11th director of th... Read More
Leland Melvin Former NASA Astronaut, Engineer, and Inspirational Speaker
Leland Melvin is a former NASA astronaut, engineer and inspi... Read More
Roberta Bondar First Canadian Female Astronaut
Dr. Roberta Bondar was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario on D... Read More
Joan Higginbotham Former Astronaut and the Third African American Woman in Spa...
Joan Higginbotham began her career in 1987 at the Kennedy Sp... Read More
Terry Virts Astronaut, Pilot & Photographer
Terry Virts, an astronaut, was raised outside Baltimore in C... Read More
Cady Coleman Chemist, Former U.S. Air Force Officer and NASA Astronaut
As a chemist and an astronaut, Cady Coleman boasts an impres... Read More
Jose Hernandez Astronaut Who Was the Child of Migrant Workers
José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut and American engin... Read More
Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger Former NASA Astronaut; Educator & Earth Scientist
Dorothy Marie Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger is a former Americ... Read More
Alyssa Carson Youngest Ever Astronaut in Training; Space Travel Enthusiast
Alyssa Carson is a space enthusiast and one of the youngest... Read More
Mae Jemison Astronaut, The First Black Woman in Space and a Motivational...
Mae Jemison is renowned for her achievements as an astronaut... Read More
Speakers List
Anna Lee Fisher Astronaut who was the First Mom in Space
Anna Lee Fisher is an American chemist, emergency physician, and a former NASA astronaut. Formerly married to... Read More
Category: Women's Speakers , Astronaut Speakers , Parenting Speakers
Arthur Joseph Joseph Arthur (born September 28 1971) is an American contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron Ohio.
Joseph Arthur (born September 28 1971) is an American contemporary singer-songwriter from Akron Ohio. He is kn... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Ashley Dove-Jay Crew Commander of Mars analog astronauts expedition aerospace engineer (PhD) 3x TEDx speaker prolific pop-sci writer space columnist
Ashley Dove-Jay has been part of various NASA/ESA/CSA projects and expeditions with distinct emphasis on Mars.... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Leadership Speakers
Doug Kershaw Fiddle Player and Singer-Songwriter; Louisiana Man
After an appearance on The Johnny Cash Show Doug Kershaw received a lot of attention which led to a contract w... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Grant Anderson President & CEO at Paragon Space Development Corporation
Grant Anderson P.E. President and CEO co-founded Paragon in 1993. In addition to being the President and CEO G... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
James Haygood James Haygood is an american film editor/ A-list editorial credits including Madonna’s “Vogue” and The Rolling Stones’ “Love Is Strong” a number of TV commercials and eventually feature-film work – The Game Fight Club and Panic Room.
James Haygood got his big break back in the mid-1980s when he connected with a young music-video director name... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Jeannie DuBose Author of The Mother Daughter Dance
Jeannie Cochran DuBose M.S. is author and illustrator of The Mother Daughter Dance the
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Jerry Ross Astronaut Hall of Fame Inductee
From the age of ten, looking up at the stars, Jerry Ross knew that he wanted to journey into space. He became... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Liz Tinkham Digital & Technology Advisor; Board Member; Professor; Retired Accenture Senior Managing Director
Liz Tinkham is a dynamic and proven leader with more than 30 years' experience in helping high-tech media and... Read More
Category: Leadership Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Mark Uhran Manager Space Station National Laboratory
Mark Uhran was the Assistant Associate Administrator for the International Space Station at NASA headquarters... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Futurists
Mike Tornabene and Gian Hunjan Comedy Writers Creators of Dom Mazzetti
Mike Tornabene and Gian Hunjan are comedy writers from New Jersey and the creators of Dom Mazzetti. Mike gradu... Read More
Category: Comedians , Astronaut Speakers
Nagin Cox Spacecraft Operations Engineer at Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Recipient of NASA Exceptional Service Medal
Nagin Cox has been exploring since she decided as a teenager that she wanted to work at NASA's Jet Propulsion... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Science Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
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