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
Andrew Mayne Illusionist & Star of A&E's Don't Trust Andrew Mayne
Andrew Mayne is at the forefront of the next generation of magic. Star of A&E's Don't Trust Andrew Mayne he
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Anousheh Ansari CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation and the First Female Space Tourist
Iranian-born American businesswoman who was the first femalespace tourist, the first person of Iranian descent... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Women's Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Captain Jim Lovell Legendary NASA Astronaut and Apollo 13 Commander
A great American hero, astronaut Jim Lovell is most famous for his role in the American space age, specificall... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Technology Speakers , Leadership Speakers
Captain Mark Kelly Retired Astronaut and US Navy Captain Who is a Current U.S. Senator
Mark Kelly is an American astronaut, retired US Navy Captain, best-selling author, and an experienced naval av... Read More
Category: Government and Political Officials , Astronaut Speakers , Military Speakers
Chris Hadfield Astronaut & Former Commander of the International Space Station
Colonel Hadfield is a pioneer of many historic “firsts”. In 1992 he was selected by the Canadian Space Agency... Read More
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Dava Newman Former Deputy Administrator of NASA and Current MIT Professor
Dava J. Newman former Deputy Administrator of NASA and Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineeri... Read More
Category: Professors , Technology Speakers , Science Speakers
Dave M. Cote Chairman and CEO Honeywell
Dave Cote is Chairman and CEO of Honeywell a $37 billion diversified technology and manufacturing leader servi... Read More
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Mae Jemison Astronaut, The First Black Woman in Space and a Motivational STEM Speaker
Mae Jemison is renowned for her achievements as an astronaut and her impactful public speaking engagements. As... Read More
Category: Motivational Speakers , Education Speakers , Technology Speakers
Marillyn Hewson Chairman President & CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation
Marillyn A. Hewson has held a variety of increasingly responsible executive positions with the Corporation inc... Read More
Category: Leadership Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Peggy Whitson NASA Astronaut; NASA's Most Experienced Female Astronaut; Biochemistry Researcher
Peggy Whitson is a highly accomplished individual who has left an indelible mark on space exploration. As a re... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Leadership Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Senator George Mitchell Former Senate Majority Leader & negotiator of Northern Ireland Peace Accord
When Senator Edmund S. Muskie withdrew to accept the position of secretary of state in 1980, Representative Ge... Read More
Category: Activists , Leadership Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
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