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
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
Marcy Playground Marcy Playground is an American alternative rock band currently consisting of lead singer and guitarist John Wozniak bassist Dylan Keefe and drummer Shlomi Lavie.
Marcy Playground can be called an alternative rock band from the United States currently consisting of lead si... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Maria Zuber Member of the National Science Board and the Vice President for Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Maria T. Zuber holds the position of the E. A. Griswold Professor of Geophysics in the Department of Earth Atm... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Astronaut 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
Mark N. Brown NASA Astronaut USAF Fighter Pilot Engineer NASA & Corporate Manager
Mark Brown has enjoyed a distinguished career as an Air Force fighter pilot engineer NASA astronaut NASA manag... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Mark Polansky Former NASA Astronaut Military Fighter & Test Pilot
Mark Polansky is a former NASA Astronaut who flew on STS-98 STS-116 and STS-127 accumulating close to 1000 hou... Read More
Category: 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
Mary Ellen Weber Former NASA Astronaut & Legislative Affairs Liaison at NASA; Founder of Stellar Strategies
Mary Ellen Weber is founder of Stellar Strategies LLC consulting in strategic communications and in strategies... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Matt Modleski High performance Speaker; he flew as a Demonstration Pilot on the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
Matt Modleski began his career as a jet engine mechanic and then served as an air traffic controller before at... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Max Thieriot Actor; Best Known for His Roles in Catch That Kid and Bates Motel
Max Thieriot modeled for Gap and appeared in two short films before being cast in his first feature film role... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Trade Show Celebrities
Michael Foale Astrophysicist; Former NASA Astronaut; CEO at Foale Aerospace Inc.
Dr. Foale is a former NASA astronaut who has has been to Mir as Flight Engineer 2 and the International Space... Read More
Category: Authors , Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Michael Lopez-Alegria Former Astronaut and Navy Test Pilot
Michael Lopez-Alegria joined the US Navy through which he earned a bachelor of science degree in systems engin... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
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