Beyond Earth Institute

The Beyond Earth Institute is honored to announce that Charles Miller, a trailblazing space entrepreneur and senior commercial space executive, has joined the organization as an advisor. With over three decades of delivering breakthrough innovations in the space industry, Charles brings unparalleled expertise to advance Beyond Earth’s mission of shaping policies for a sustainable human presence beyond Earth. Charles’ exceptional track record includes founding and leading multiple transformative ventures including Lynk Global, Nanoracks, and ProSpace. As an advisor, Charles will contribute his expertise to guide the Institute’s strategic initiatives, providing insights into commercial space policy, economic frameworks, and technological advancements that support sustainable human expansion into the solar system. Welcome, Charles!

Watch Jared Isaacman's Fireside Chat with BE President Steve Wolfe today! Sharing at the recent Beyond Earth Symposium, Jared shares his experiences during the historic Polaris Dawn Mission as the first non-government spacewalker in a commercially-built EVA suit and discusses what he envisions for the future of human spaceflight. As the recent pick for NASA Administrator, Beyond Earth looks forward to seeing the profound impact Jared is sure to have on the future of human capabilities in space. We congratulate Jared again on this momentous achievement! Watch the Fireside Chat here: https://lnkd.in/eSwN3kNv

Thank you to Daniel Inocente, Principal Architect and Space Architect, DIA, for his presentation, "Building a Town in Space by Mid-Century" at the 2024 Beyond Earth Symposium! Take a deeper dive into this topic in his, Jennifer Ludolph, and Steve Hoeser's report, "Enabling Large-Scale Habitation in Space." Get your copy: https://lnkd.in/egB_ygQ9

Check out this photo from the panel session, "Making Cislunar Infrastructure an International Priority" featuring guests: ⭐ Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Vice President, Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation (Moderator) ⭐ John Reed, Chief Rocket Scientist, United Launch Alliance ⭐ Andrew Aldrin, Program Coordinator, Masters of Space Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ⭐ Michael Mealling, General Partner, Starbridge Venture Capital ⭐ Brent Sherwood, Space Domain Lead, American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Learn more about Cislunar Recommendations for the future in "To the Moon–Go Big and Go Now: Policy Recommendations for the Cislunar Economy" by Francesca Giannoni-Crystal and Charles Horikami. Get your copy: https://lnkd.in/egB_ygQ9

🚀 Breaking News! Jared Isaacman, recent recipient of the Beyond Earth Award for Inspirational Leadership, has been announced as the Trump administration's pick for NASA Administrator. Congratulations to a visionary leader who continues to inspire progress in space exploration!

Pictured here is Michael Castle Miller, Partner, Albright Stonebridge Group, from the A New Framework for Rapid Lunar Development and Habitation Symposium Panel. Interested in learning more about lunar development? Check out the report, "Exploring Frameworks for the Effective Development of the Cislunar Economy: Findings & Recommendations" by Joshua Osborne, Lauren Andrade, and Steve Hoeser, to take a deeper dive into this topic! Access the Leadership Council 2024 Reports and Recommendations: https://lnkd.in/egB_ygQ9

As you plan your yearend charitable giving this Holiday Season and throughout the year, please consider donating to the Beyond Earth Institute. Your investment will have immeasurable impact. Your support today, ensures a better, more informed and prepared tomorrow both on and off earth. Please act now and donate generously. Achieving our long-term goals requires great effort and a strong financial foundation—you make the difference! Donate now at: https://lnkd.in/grkQbMBw

A snapshot from the outstanding and informative "The LEO Space Station: Making Room for Human Researchers, Manufacturers, and Visitors" panel at the Symposium! Pictured here: ✔️ Robert Hampton, Director of Payload Operations, ISS U.S. National Laboratory (Moderator) ✔️ Olivia Gamez Holzhaus, Chief Executive Officer, Rhodium Scientific, LLC ✔️ Richard B. Leshner, PhD, Vice President Government Affairs, Vast Space ✔️ Melanie Saunders, Senior Director, Space Systems Development Global Partnerships, Blue Origin ✔️ Benjamin Allen, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP If you are interested in learning more about this topic, check out "A Path Forward for Commercial Space Stations: Policy and Regulatory Considerations" by Lauren Andrade and Kelsey Wu at: https://lnkd.in/egB_ygQ9

Exciting News! Beyond Earth is delighted to announce that Jared Isaacman is the first recipient of the Inspirational Leadership Award, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to advancing space exploration and his unwavering commitment to inspiring future generations in the field. As the founder of the Polaris Program and the commander of the historic Inspiration4 mission, Isaacman has demonstrated the impact of private sector leadership in advancing access to space. His efforts reflect the core values of the Beyond Earth Institute: integrity, inclusivity, and a forward-thinking mindset. Congratulations, Jared!

It was a pleasure having Dr. Heath Mills, Donna Roberts, Dana Levin, and Jacob Scoccimerra at the Symposium for the panel "Addressing the Human Factors in Long-Duration Space Habitation." If you are interested in learning more about this panel session, you can read the correlating report, "From Surviving to Thriving: Ensuring Long Term Human Viability in Space" by Ian Ching and Andrew Stevens. Get your copy: https://lnkd.in/egB_ygQ9