Michelle Lucas

Michelle Lucas is a 1989, 1991 and 1994 alumna of Space Camp in Huntsville, former Space Camp Florida counselor and former NASA Johnson Space Center employee.…

Stephanie Abrams

For self-described science geek and adventure-seeker, Stephanie Abrams, Space Camp® was an obvious destination. She was hooked on science before Camp and…

Lara Elisabeth Warren

“Liz” Warren always knew she wanted to be an astronaut, a dream she pursues to this day. Her hallmark is that she is not just dreaming the dream,…

Edward A. Van Cise

“Right Stuff” recipient Ed Van Cise knew before his trip to Space Camp® that NASA would be the where of his future. But it was Apollo 16 Moonwalker Charlie…

Captain Robert "Hoot" Gibson

Retired U.S. Navy Captain and Space Shuttle Commander, Robert “Hoot” Gibson is an aeronautical engineer, test pilot,…

Dr. Michelle Thaller

Former “Right Stuff” recipient, Michelle Thaller knew it would take more than just a passion for astronomy and space science to achieve her dreams.…

Valerie E. Meyers, PhD

As a Space Camp® trainee, Valerie Meyers was inspired to pursue a career as a scientist. She later shared that inspiration with others as a Space…

Lt. Col. William Burke Hare III, U.S. Air Force, Ret.

For Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel and Eagle Scout Burke Hare, it all began by…

Francis French

Originally from Manchester England, Francis French has spent more than a decade working to make science and technology accessible and understandable to family…

MAJ. J. David Hnyda, U.S. Army

Eagle Scout and former Space Camp® trainee and Crew Trainer, David Hnyda, was part of the Space Camp family for more than a decade.…