BROWSE SPEAKERS by TOPIC

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Buzz Aldrin , California USA -- 50.0k to 75.0k

On July 20, 1969, Buzz and Neil Armstrong made their historic Apollo XI moon walk, becoming the first two humans to set foot on another world. This unprecedented heroic endeavor was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. Now Buzz, as Starcraft Enterprises - the name of his private space endeavors - is lecturing and traveling throughout the world to pursue and discuss his and others' latest concepts and ideas for exploring the universe.
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Neil Armstrong , Ohio USA -- Above 75.0k

It isn’t very often that Neil Armstrong’s feet are on the ground. But when they are, they are known for being the first step on the moon’s surface. As spacecraft commander for Apollo II, the first manned lunar landing mission, Armstrong was the first man to land a craft on the moon.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Alan Bean , Texas USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Alan Bean, Apollo 12 lunar module pilot, became the fourth man in history to set foot on the moon. As commander of Skylab mission II, he lived 59 days in space, 270 miles above planet Earth. Under his leadership, his crew accomplished 150% of their pre-mission goals - a record unsurpassed before or since. During his career, Alan helped establish 11 world records in aeronautics and space. He tailors each speech around the theme of the client's event and the goals the client wishes to emphasize. Says Bean, " I want to help the audience feel that they too can accomplish the challenges and dreams of their own lives and professions... That each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that each of us can reach for our own stars... to understand that they are not light years distant but as close as our workplace, our home, and our family."
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Roberta Bondar, MD, Ph.D , Ontario Canada -- 15.0k to 20.0k

The first Canadian woman to fly in space, physician, scientist, astronaut and photographer, Roberta Bondar was aboard the space shuttle Discovery for its January 1992 mission, realizing a personal dream and capturing the imagination of millions.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

John Glenn , OH USA -- Contact for fee schedule

In 1998, as John Glenn and his crew ascended into the Earth's orbit among the full throttle of rockets and glowing engines, NASA proclaimed, "Liftoff of Discovery with a crew of six astronaut heroes and one American legend." John Glenn: American legend, Astronaut, United States Senator, distinguished Marine, Businessman, Husband, Father. A sterling American hero. 
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Mike Mullane, MS , New Mexico USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Astronaut Mike Mullane is a 1967 graduate of West Point and holds a Master's of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Commissioned in the Air Force, he completed 150 combat missions in Vietnam. In 1978, Colonel Mullane was selected as a Mission Specialist in the first group of Shuttle Astronauts, flew three space missions, and logged 356 hours in space before retiring in 1990. Mike has been inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame and is the recipient of many awards, including the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross and the Legion of Merit. Since his retirement from NASA, Mike has established himself as an acclaimed professional speaker. He has also written several books, including a novel, an award-winning children's book, and a space fact book. He has also served as a host for Inside Space, a USA Network television program.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Harrison H. Schmitt, Ph.D , New Mexico USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Harrison Hagan Schmitt , a native of Silver City, NM, has the diverse experience of a geologist, pilot, astronaut, administrator, businessman, writer, and U. S. Senator.  He received his B. S. in Science at Caltech, studied as a Fulbright Scholar at Oslo, and attended graduate school at Harvard.  He received his Ph.D. in geology in 1964 based on geological field studies in Norway.  As a civilian, Schmitt received Air Force jet pilot wings in 1965 and Navy helicopter wings in 1967.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Rick Searfoss , California USA -- 15.0k to 20.0k

As one of less than a hundred people ever who have actually ever commanded a human space mission, Colonel Rick Searfoss speaks on leadership, teamwork, and personal performance with authority born of in-depth personal experience. He has piloted two Space Shuttle missions and commanded a third, with over 939 hours in space and 5400 hours flying time in 61 different types of aircraft. His first space flight in 1993 set the record for the longest duration Space Shuttle mission. In 1996 he piloted Atlantis to the Russian space station Mir.
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Jim Wetherbee , Texas USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Jim Wetherbee brings a wealth of operational experience to the speaking arenda with 28 years experience as a naval aviator officer, including 20 years of experience as an astronaut. Jim is the only American to have commanded five missions in space. He has traveled 27,476,708 miles in earth orbit and has commanded Space Shuttle missions to both the International Space Station Alpha and the Russian Space Station Mir.
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