Meet Our Speakers
Berkeley Space Symposium 2025 brings together the most influential voices in aerospace engineering, space exploration, and the NewSpace economy. Join us for keynote presentations, panel discussions, and spotlight talks from industry leaders shaping the future of space.
Keynote
Visionary leaders sharing insights on the future of space exploration and technology.
Panel Discussion
Interactive discussions on commercial space ventures and industry trends.
Spotlight
Deep dives into breakthrough technologies and innovative solutions.
Featured Speakers
Meet the industry leaders, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of aerospace and space exploration
Chris Kemp
Chief Executive Officer
Astra Space
Before founding Astra, Kemp served as a former NASA CTO who founded OpenStack and developed US Government cloud strategy.
Dr. Eugene Tu
Center Director
NASA Ames Research Center
Center Director at NASA Ames Research Center since 2015. UC Berkeley graduate with Stanford doctorate in aeronautics. AIAA Associate Fellow with NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal.
Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
Director
Space Sciences Laboratory
Principal Investigator of NASA Psyche mission and Director of UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. National Academy of Sciences member with asteroid and mineral named in her honor.
Al Tadros
Chief Technology Officer
Redwire Space
Chief Technology Officer at Redwire Space, leading advanced space infrastructure and manufacturing technologies. Expert in satellite systems, space robotics, and in-orbit manufacturing.
Alex Drossler
Director of Mission Design
Momentus Space
Director of Mission Design at Momentus Space, specializing in orbital transfer vehicle operations and satellite deployment strategies in the growing NewSpace economy.
Jonny Dyer
Chief Executive Officer
Muon Space
CEO of Muon Space, leading the development of Earth Intelligence systems that integrate physical sciences, aerospace engineering, and data science for comprehensive planetary understanding.
Ready to Join Us?
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and network with the brightest minds in aerospace. Register now for Berkeley Space Symposium 2025.