A new way to space

Our vision is to build a spacefaring civilization guided by knowledge, cooperation, and stewardship, empowering the next generation of leaders to carry that future forward.

MISSION FORWARD

NATIONAL SPACE CONGRESS

Space Rising™ accelerates space ecosystem growth by mobilizing leaders through a localized Space Congress model. It transforms collective input into actionable strategy, supporting statewide space economy development with national scalability.

STEM
+ JOBS

Prepare the next generation of space-ready talent through accelerators and workforce pathways.

PARTNERED
INNOVATION

Accelerate technology transfer and collaboration across federal, state, and industry partners.

RESEARCH
FACILITIES

Expand laboratories and research infrastructure nationwide.

POWER
SYSTEMS

Drive advanced nuclear propulsion and emerging energy solutions to accelerate space innovation.

LEADERSHIP

  • Taryn Struck

    Space Rising
    Co-founder

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  • Tim R. Struck | Co-Founder | AZ Spacelab

    Tim Struck

    Space Rising
    Co-founder

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  • Robert S Katz

    World Innovation Network (WIN)
    CEO and Executive Director

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  • Ben Smith

    Structured Partners, LLC
    Founder

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COLLECTIVE
community of leaders advancing the space ecosystem

2026 ARIZONA SPACE CONGRESS SCHOLARS

Facilitating
Arizona Space 2030
Solution Sessions

Imron Bouley, Aerospace Engineering, ASU *Cohort Lead*
Alex Jacapraro, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Chloe Billet, Astronomy, University of Arizona
Dhruv Rebba, Political Science, ASU
Gabriel Garcia, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Hailey Crocker-Osborne, Electrical Engineering, Embry-Riddle
Madison Rix, Aerospace Engineering / SESE, ASU
Mae Carrington, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Mia Ruiz, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Nick Woo, Political Science, ASU

Nina Medanic, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Priscilla Munoz, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Sadie Cullings, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Sophia Skiba, Astronomical/Planetary Sciences, AI, ASU / CGCC
Sydney Waschler, High School Student
Ulugbek Tilayev, Astronomy, University of Arizona
Ysabella McAuliffe, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Zach Booth, Mechanical Engineering, ASU
Mason Davis, Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics), ASU

PRINCIPLES GUIDING THE WAY

1.

Creativity is our obligation

2.

Respect the rules – until they limit what’s possible

3.

Selectivity is the strategy

4.

Integrity in every interaction

5.

Trust something bigger when the odds are stacked against you

6.

Action beats perfection – experiment

7.

Relationships are the work

8.

Progress compounds when capability is shared

9.

Raise standards - everywhere

10.

Growth comes through humility and service