Wissal Nada Sengouga is a passionate Medical Doctor and an aspiring Aerospace Medicine specialist, currently pursuing a Master’s in Digital Health Entrepreneurship at the University of Naples Federico II. With a deep curiosity for space and innovation, she envisions a future where healthcare extends beyond Earth, ensuring the well-being of astronauts and space travelers. Beyond medicine, Wissal is a dynamic science communicator and digital content creator, using her platforms to inspire and educate. An adventurer at heart, she dreams of exploring not just the world but the universe—firmly believing that space travel will become a reality in our lifetime. Fueled by curiosity, ambition, and a love for coffee, she’s ready to reach for the stars!

 Ulrike Nostitz (aka Uli) is a young aviation and space law professional passionate about shaping the future of space governance. She attended the ECSL summer course on space law and policy as well as the International Space University’s Space Studies Programme in Houston. With a background in legal research and policy analysis, she is actively involved in international and national space policy discussions, including her work with the AstroAid Foundation, SGAC and promoting the Irish Space Ecosystem. She recently commanded an analog astronaut mission at the LUNARES habitat in Poland and is an advocate for sustainability in space. Uli is currently living in Ireland and working as an Associate consultant at Analysys Mason where she works on comparative analysis of space regulations. She has attended many global space conferences, the UN Legal Subcommittee meeting in Vienna, contributed to space law research, and is excited about international collaboration in the space industry. In her free time she is a self-proclaimed athlete who loves hiking, endurance sports and participating in “world’s longest” races.

Cristóbal Troncoso Barrenechea is a Lieutenant in the Chilean Air Force, electronic engineer and candidate of Master of Science in Data Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. Currently, he serves as Head of the Satellite Communications Department and Technology Project Leader for the Chilean Space Program, which has allowed him to contribute to the development and strengthening of strategic space capabilities of his country. He has a solid academic and professional background, which has allowed him to specialize in project management, business models, process optimization and best practices, serving as Project Manager of one of the pillars of the National Satellite System Project. As well as collaborating in international activities related to the aerospace field, being coordinator of Space Summit 2022 and 2024 during the International Air and Space Fair – FIDAE, in Santiago, Chile. As objectives in the short and medium term, he wishes to put into practice his experience in technology and data science through the Chilean Space Center (currently in construction), seeking to promote the development of space solutions in a sustainable way and to promote the expansion of the space industry in Latin America. He seeks to strengthen SGAC’s presence in Chile and Latin America, with the purpose of generating alliances to promote opportunities for young professionals and students linked to space.

Aayushi Doshi is a passionate advocate for space exploration, striving to be at the forefront of the next era of human space exploration. She holds a Master’s in Space Studies from Rice University in Houston, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Mumbai, India. She has a strong interdisciplinary background spanning space science, astrophysics, engineering, and mission design. One of her most notable recent works includes leading Rice University’s first student CubeSat project in collaboration with NASA and the Rice Space Institute. Beyond her leadership, Aayushi’s master’s research focused on classical T-Tauri stars’ star formation and evolution processes. Her dedication to the industry was recognized with a graduate tuition scholarship by the Houston Spaceport for academic merit and contributions to the space sciences. She was also a substantial part of the execution of International Space University’s Space Studies Program 2024 in Houston, Texas, where she engaged with global space leaders and expanded her expertise in policy, engineering, and outreach. Passionate about STEM education, diversity, inclusion, and interdisciplinary collaboration, she strives to integrate the diverse facets of the space industry, catalyzing innovation and propelling space exploration into the future.

Malena Garcia Vildoza is an anthropologist specializing in migration, environmental issues, and gender studies. She combines social sciences with STEM, working on projects that use Earth observation data, GIS, and machine learning to address global challenges. Malena was a member of a winning team in NASA’s Pale Blue Dot Challenge, an interdisciplinary competition to create innovative solutions to social problems. She is a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council’s Our Giant Leap project and has participated in international programs like the Young Professionals Space Exchange. Passionate about diversity and inclusion in the space sector, Malena actively contributes to policy research and public advocacy.

Hoda Awny El-Megharbel is an engineer in the Satellite Communication and Navigation Department in the Egyptian Space Agency. She graduated from Kyushu Institute of Technology / Laboratory of Lean Satellite Enterprises and In- Orbit Experiments (LaSEINE) with a Masters Degree as part of the United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST) in 2020. She has a bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Misr International University, Egypt. She is currently Space Generation Advisory Council National Point of Contact in Egypt, Middle East Region and Moon Village Association National Coordinator, Egypt, North Africa.

* 2024 Global Grants Winner

Asmamaw Esayas is an aspiring engineer passionate about space technology and diplomacy. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and is currently working towards a Master’s degree in Space Engineering at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (AASTU). He is a visionary leader who founded the AHAMENES Space Science and Technology Club at AASTU. Through this initiative, Asmamaw fostered collaboration among diverse departments, leading projects ranging from solid propellant rocket engines to CubeSats. Going beyond his club duties, Asmamaw volunteers at the Ethiopian Space Science Society, where he actively contributes to the advancement of space science and technology within his community and country. He joined SGAC in 2019 as a delegate for the 3rd African Space Generation Workshop held in Ethiopia. Since then, he has become an active member of SGAC. Currently, Asmamaw is Serving as the SGAC National Point of Contact for Ethiopia. Through this role, he has been serving as a bridge to connect space enthusiast university students and young professionals, with the broader global space community. Also, he has been working alongside international peers to the success of the SGAC Small Satellite Project Group. Asmamaw’s notable achievements include securing victory in the esteemed 2023 Space for Africa competition, hosted by the African Space Leadership Institute. This impressive feat afforded him the privilege to represent his country at the 7th African Space Generation Workshop, held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

* 2024 Global Grants Winner