Merry Walker is a patent-holding engineer and a seasoned leader in U.S. technology policy. Over 12 years as a foreign service officer, she served led U.S. foreign policy partnerships on emerging tech, served as the White House’s International S&T lead and as a U.S. space attaché shaping space policy. Earlier, she founded a global tech startup incubator.

Nicolas Maubert is an accomplished aerospace leader with 25 years of experience in the space domain. His expertise spans satellite engineering, global space systems, launch operations, and international space policy. He has served as ESA Galileo System Design Manager, Satellite Engineer at Thales Alenia Space, and as CNES's U.S. Representative.

Emma D. Friedman is a former NASA communications specialist and science writer who began her career interning at the White House. As a dynamic public speaker, she shares her deep passion for aerospace sustainability—working to advance cleaner, smarter practices in space exploration and aviation.

Alita Regi is an Aerospace Engineer and Ph.D. candidate who established her technical credentials by combining mechanical analysis with operational testing in G-force mitigation and UAV piloting. She is driven by a passion for human-centered engineering—working to design advanced systems that ensure safety and reliability in the extreme conditions of space.

Foster Maidenberg is a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, with a background in mechanical engineering and systems design. His work centers on vehicle architecture, controls, and safety, with experience in finite element analysis, CAD modeling, and engineering trade studies.

Anca Burke is an investor and strategic advisor focused on early-stage deep technology companies. She is the founder of Station Alpha, where she partners with founders on capital formation, investor relations, and strategic positioning. At Symphony Space, she advises on capital strategy and investor engagement as the company scales its orbital infrastructure platform.

Richard DalBello is the Principal of RDB Space, a space business consulting firm. Previously, he served as Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the U.S.Department of Commerce, where he led efforts to establish a space traffic

management system to ensure safe commercial and international civil space operations. He advocates for commercial space interests across the federal government.