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
Rakesh Sharma First Indian in Space
Rakesh Sharma is a retired Indian Air Force pilot and cosmonaut who became the first Indian citizen to travel... Read More
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Ralph Kuiper Chair Peninsula Chapter
Ralph Kuiper is a retired aerospace industry professional who worked for over 35 years in various managerial p... Read More
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Ray O. Johnson Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Ray O. Johnson is an American electrical engineer and business executive widely recognized for his contributio... Read More
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Reid Wiseman Test pilot in the US Navy and active NASA Astronaut
Reid Wiseman is a retired NASA astronaut and former naval aviator. Wiseman earned a computer and systems engin... Read More
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Rhea Seddon NASA Astronaut & Veteran of Three Space Shuttle Flights; Former Assistant Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt Medical Group
Rhea Seddon is a former American astronaut, surgeon, and author. Born in Tennessee in 1947, Seddon began her c... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Rich Graham SR-71 Pilot
Rich Graham is a former Navy SEAL and combat veteran who has become a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and au... Read More
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Richard Ambrose Executive Vice-President Space Systems Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
Richard Ambrose is a British engineer and television presenter. He has worked as an aerospace engineer for ove... Read More
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Richard Garriott Computer Gaming Pioneer and Private Astronaut
Richard Garriott is an American video game developer, entrepreneur, and adventurer. He is best known for creat... Read More
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Richard Satava Senior Science Advisor US Army Medical Research.
Richard Satava is a renowned surgeon with a diverse surgical education and research background. He received hi... Read More
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Richard W. Underwood Richard W. Underwood has been involved in the aerospace industry since the 1950's.
Richard W. Underwood's work on the Mercury and Echo Balloon Satellite Projects included serving as the technic... Read More
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Rick Needham Director Energy and Sustainability Google Inc.
Rick Needham is a leading expert in sustainable energy, climate change, and clean technology. He is currently... Read More
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Rita Hartney Rita Hartney was born in Lithgow in a cabin at the mouth of a coal mine;
Rita Hartney was born in a cabin at the mouth of a coal mine in Lithgow. She made her first public appearance... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
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