A new way to space
Space Rising™ is the premier platform transforming how space ecosystems are built through a localized State Space Congress model.
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
Mobilize state leaders and support the building of local space ecosystems.
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.
ADVISORS
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Zaheer Ali
University of Central Florida
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David Ariosto
The Space Agency
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Lisa Godzich
ASTRO Strategy Group, LLC
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Robert S Katz
World Innovation Network (WIN)
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John Kelly
Sophora Services, LLC
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Theresa Morrison
BlockSpaces
6/21 Private Wealth, LLC -

Jamie Rayroux
6/21 Private Wealth, LLC
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Taryn Struck
AZ Spacelab, LLC
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Tim Struck
AZ Spacelab, LLC
COLLECTIVE
community of leaders advancing the space ecosystem
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Omar Alam
Blue Origin
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Imron Ali Bouley
Space Congress Scholars Lead
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Paul Comrie
PC3 Creative
Luxembourg Liaison -

Stephen Fleming
Bootphase
Space Business Roundtable -

Erika Hamden
University of Arizona
Space Institute -

Karyn MacVean
Arizona Commerce Authority
Arizona Spaceport Alliance -

Colleen McLeod Garner
Paragon Space Development Corporation
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Lisa Morris
Virgin Galactic
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David Mossman
SkiFi
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Aisha Ndahi
Consultant
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Brooke Owen
Nextage, LLC
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Dean Simms
Plug & Play
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Lindsey Tobert
Video Consultant
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John Wiltberger
MITRE Corp
ARIZONA SPACE CONGRESS™ SCHOLARS
Facilitating
Arizona Space 2030
Solution Sessions
Alex Jacapraro, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Chloe Billet, Astronomy, University of Arizona
Dhruv Rebba, Political Science, ASU
Gabriel Garcia, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Hailey 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, ASU / CGCC
Sydney Waschler, High School Student
Ulugbek Tillaev, Astronomy, University of Arizona
Ysabella McAuliffe, Aerospace Engineering, ASU
Zach Booth, Mechanical Engineering, ASU