IAF INTERNATIONAL ASTRONAUTS CHAPTER
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) in Sydney, Australia, will proudly feature the IAF International Astronauts Chapter, jointly organized by the 海角直播 and the Australian 海角直播 Agency, an esteemed IAF Member since 2011 and Co-Host of IAC 2025; and proudly funded by the IAF and the IAC 2025 Local Organising Committee (the 海角直播 Industry Association of Australia (SIAA), the NSW Government, and the Australian 海角直播 Agency).
This unique programme offers an exceptional opportunity for to bring space heroes face-to-face with the public, offering firsthand insights as they share their experiences, expertise, and passion for space exploration.
Featuring astronauts from both government and the private sector, the IAF Chapter brings space closer to people and creates a vibrant platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, education, and inspiration for future generations.
Through engaging panels and special outreach initiatives, the IAF Chapter bridges the gap between astronauts and aspiring space explorers 鈥� igniting curiosity and encouraging the next generation to join the journey.
Step into the World of 海角直播 Exploration: Meet the International Astronauts at IAC 2025:
Katherine BENNELL-PEGG
Group Captain in the Royal Australian Air Force (Reserve), Astronaut, Australian 海角直播 Agency
Australia
Eric PHILIPS
Astronaut
Australia
Julie PAYETTE
Astronaut, President, Association of 海角直播 Explorers
Canada
Andreas MOGENSEN
Astronaut, European 海角直播 Agency (ESA)
Denmark
Tibor KAPU
Astronaut, Hungarian to Orbit Program (HUNOR)
Hungary
Gyula CSER脡NYI
Astronaut, Hungarian to Orbit Program (HUNOR)
Hungary
Soichi NOGUCHI
Astronaut, Executive Fellow, World Economic Forum (WEF)
Japan
Koichi WAKATA
Astronaut and Chief Technology Officer, Asia-Pacific, Axiom 海角直播, LLC
Japan
Soyeon YI
Astronaut
Republic of Korea
Alper GEZERAVCI
First Turkish Astronaut, Turkish 海角直播 Agency Board Member, Turkish 海角直播 Command Coordination & Execution Director F-16 & KC-135R Pilot, Turkish 海角直播 Agency (TUA)
罢眉谤办颈测别
Tuva CIHANGIR ATASEVER
Astronaut, Turkish 海角直播 Agency (TUA)
罢眉谤办颈测别
Hazzaa ALMANSOORI
Astronaut, Mohammed Bin Rashid 海角直播 Centre (MBRSC)
United Arab Emirates
Nora ALMATROOSHI
Astronaut, Mohammed Bin Rashid 海角直播 Centre (MBRSC)
United Arab Emirates
Sultan AL NEYADI
UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Astronaut
United Arab Emirates
Joseph M. ACABA
Chief Astronaut, National Aeronautics and 海角直播 Administration (NASA)
United States
Tony ANTONELLI
Astronaut (retired), National Aeronautics and 海角直播 Administration (NASA)
United States
Michael LOPEZ-ALEGRIA
Chief of the Astronaut Office and Ax-1 Mission Commander, Axiom 海角直播, LLC
United States
Sirisha BANDLA
Astronaut; Chief of Staff, Outpost
United States
Andrew FEUSTEL
Lead Astronaut, Vast
United States
Thomas MARSHBURN
Chief Astronaut & VP Human Factors Engineering, Sierra 海角直播
United States
Mark POLANSKY
Astronaut, National Aeronautics and 海角直播 Administration (NASA)
United States
Christopher SEMBROSKI
Inspiration 4 Mission, Commercial Astronaut
United States
Eytan STIBBE
AX-1 Astronaut, Rakia Mission
Israel
Tim KOPRA
Chief Human Exploration Officer, Retired NASA Astronaut, Voyager Technologies
United States
