Payload Pioneers 2023: Stephanie DelPozzo
Stephanie DelPozzo is making a name for herself in the business of space as an associate specializing in aerospace and defense at Nextfed, an M&A firm.
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Payload Pioneers 2023: Shiv Patel
At just 25-years-old, Shiv Patel is pitching the government on innovative ideas as the government affairs lead at SpinLaunch.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Anastasia Prosina
Working in space shouldn’t require operating in a harsh, uncomfortable environment, according to Anastasia Prosina, founder and CEO of Stellar Amenities.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Joanna Hon
When Joanna Hon was growing up in Canada, working in the space industry seemed like just a fantasy. Now, the 27-year old director of R&D at Turion Space says she is working to inspire others to chase their seemingly-impossible goals as well.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Payton Barnwell
As a product manager at SkiFi, Payton Barnwell is working to make Earth observation data exciting for everyone.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Marilee Jooste
Marilee Jooste is a testament to the fact that talent in the space industry can come from anywhere.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Nidhi Sandeep Vasaikar
Nidhi Sandeep Vasaikar, a 28-year-old aerospace engineer from India, is on a mission to advance STEM education among students in underserved communities.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Joseph Dudley
Behind some of the UK’s most comprehensive space industry data is a 29-year-old founder focused on developing and growing the nation’s space workforce.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Kevin Stadnyk
The founder of the world’s only dedicated rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD) software company is aiming to fix the debris problem in Earth’s orbit.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Patrick Finley
Patrick Finley is building a bridge to connect academic aspirations with real-world aerospace innovations, making rocketry more accessible and tangible for the next generation.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Léa Duthil
Léa Duthil considers herself a professional stargazer.
Payload Pioneers 2023: Owen Marr
Owen Marr, a Blue Origin systems engineer working on New Shepard, is driven to make space accessible to all.