Astronauts - Global Ambassadors of Space and Peace

The dedicated IAF GNF Session highlights the powerful role of international astronauts as ambassadors of the values and mission of the International Astronautical Federation to connect all space people for a sustainable future in the spirit that has guided the Federation since its founding in 1951. Through the experiences and worldwide engagement of astronauts, the session illustrates how spacefarers inspire future generations, strengthen international collaboration, and demonstrate that space exploration transcends borders. Their voices reaffirm a core belief of the global space community: that space is best explored together for the peaceful and sustainable benefit of all humankind.

Moderator

• Guy SHONE

Speakers

Reinhold EWALD

Astronaut & Professor for Astronautics and Space Stations at the Institute of Spaceflight System,, Institute of Space Systems, University of Stuttgart

Germany

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Alper GEZERAVCI

First Turkish Astronaut, Turkish Space Agency Board Member, Turkish Space Command Coordination & Execution Director F-16 & KC-135R Pilot, Turkish Space Agency (TUA)

Türkiye

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Michael LOPEZ-ALEGRIA

Chief of the Astronaut Office and Ax-1 Mission Commander, Axiom Space, LLC

United States

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Julie PAYETTE

Astronaut, President, Association of Space Explorers

Canada

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