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Better Satellite World Podcast: Space for All, Episode 4 - Space - Not Just for the Wealthy Anymore

In this fourth episode of the Space for All podcast series, SSPI Director of Development and Innovation Lou Zacharilla speaks with Rachel Lyons, Executive Director of Space for Humanity. Rachel talks about how making space travel available to all will generate creative solutions to some of the world’s most intractable problems.

Rachel Lyons is the Executive Director of Space for Humanity, the first non-profit gateway to space, a philanthropic organization directly enabled by space technology. Space for Humanity’s mission is to democratize access to space by providing all expenses paid trips - where anyone, from any walk of life, can apply for an opportunity to experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in awareness that occurs when a human being looks down on the Earth from space. Upon their return, each citizen astronaut will share that experience through a social impact ambassadorship with their communities and beyond. Rachel has served as Executive Director for 3 years and previously served as Director of Strategic Partnerships.

Rachel is the former Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Students for the Exploration and Development of Space – USA (SEDS USA). She is also a former public radio host. Rachel holds degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Economics from the University of Miami.

 

      

 

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 December 04, 2020