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
Jeanette J. Epps NASA Astronaut, Aquanaut and Ph.D in Aerospace
Jeanette J. Epps was born in Syracuse, New York. She graduated from Thomas J. Corcoran High School, Syracus... 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
Jeffrey Ashby Chief of Mission Assurance Blue Origin; Former Astronaut NASA
Jeff Ashby is the chief of mission assurance at Blue Origin a Seattle-based commercial space flight company. A... Read More
Category: Technology Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Jenn Gustetic Open Innovation & Prizes at NASA. Fancy myself a tech policy & Public Private Partnerships wonk. @dt_dc. MIT alum. Proud Gator Fan.
Jenn Gustetic says that true entrepreneurs are driven by a desire to create something that will make a differe... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Jennifer Raiser Founder and Editor of SFWire.com; Author of Burning Man: Art on Fire
Jennifer Raiser walks between the worlds of commerce consulting philanthropy and the social swirl with amuseme... Read More
Category: Authors , Astronaut Speakers
Jeroen Cappaert Lead Payload & Avionics Co-Founder at Spire Global Inc.
Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace engineer passionate about space and astronautics. Currently Lead satellite pay... Read More
Category: 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
Jessica Meir NASA Astronaut, Marine Biologist & Physiologist; One of the First Women to Participate in An All-Female Spacewalk
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is also a marine scientist and physiologist. She is renowned for having been one o... Read More
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Jessica Watkins NASA Astronaut and the First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew
NASA has chosen Jessica Watkins to be a member of the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class. Watkins completed two ye... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers , Diversity Speakers , Top Black Keynote Speakers
Jim Slade Audiences say he’s ‘enlightening inspirational morous...powerful.’ And they’re right.
Jim Slade has witnessed some of the truly pivotal events of this century. His coverage of the American space p... Read More
Category: Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
Jim Wetherbee Raised in Huntington Station New York. Married to the former Robin DeVore Platt of Jacksonville Florida.
Jim Wetherbee enjoys tennis, skiing, running, and playing drums. Graduated from Holy Family Diocesan High Scho... Read More
Category: Astronaut Speakers
Jimmy Sites Jimmy is a seasoned veteran as a speaker and even served for several years as the Senior Minister at one of the largest churches in Nashville Tennessee.
Jimmy Sites' speaking clientele includes professional football teams such as the Denver Broncos as well as pro... Read More
Category: Christian Athlete Speakers , Inspirational Speakers , Astronaut Speakers
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