We recently hosted an interactive virtual event where leading experts from across the space sector—Astronaut Health & Performance, Space Architecture, Space Transportation Systems, and Space Law & Policy—came together for a dynamic panel discussion as part of Deep Space Initiative’s Andromeda Research Program.

Each speaker brought forward unique insights from their domain, exploring how their work shapes the future of long-duration space missions and human presence beyond Earth:

• 🧠 Dr. Jennifer Fogarty – Former NASA Human Research Program Chief Scientist (Astronaut Health & Performance)

• 🏗️ Scott Macklin – CTO at Gravitics (Space Architecture)

• 🚀 Austin Cyrus – Program Manager at Lunar Outpost (Space Transportation Systems)

• ⚖️ Michael S. Dodge, J.D., LL.M. – Professor at University of North Dakota (Space Law & Policy)

Moderated by Stuart Buchanan, DSI podcast producer, the panel sparked rich, interdisciplinary conversations, identifying points of convergence and tension that define the future of human space exploration. The session concluded with a live Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speakers.