MEET THE CAST OF SPACELIVE

Michael López-Alegría is a decorated astronaut who returned to low-Earth orbit for the sixth time in 2024 as commander of Axiom Mission 3. He also commanded Axiom Space’s first private astronaut mission to the International Space Station in 2022, known as Axiom Mission 1.

Gerald D. Griffin is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as Flight Director during the Apollo program, and Director of Johnson Space Center, succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982.

Vanessa Wyche is the Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, home to America’s astronaut corps, Mission Control Center, International Space Station, Orion, and Moon Base programs.

Holly Ridings is the Director of the Exploration Operations Office. She previously served as the Gateway Deputy Program Manager and became NASA’s first female chief flight director in 2018.

Rob Chambers is the Director of Strategy and Space Exploration for Lockheed Martin Space Human and Scientific Space Exploration Division.

Andrea Boyd has worked the last 15 years at the European Astronaut Centre as a Flight Controller for the International Space Station.

Gwen was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the newly launched Texas Space Commission where she now serves as the first Board Chair.

Dr. Rebecca Allen is Co-Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne University of Technology.

Dr. Sara Webb is an award-winning astrophysicist, science communicator, and global leader in the future of space research and education.

Professor Alan Duffy is the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Flagship Initiatives at Swinburne University of Technology,