VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 20 SEPTEMBER 2024 – SGAC is thrilled to announce that Mr Jeff Schloemer has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the SGAC Alumni Award! 

In 2019, on the occasion of SGAC’s 20th anniversary, the organisation launched its Alumni Award Programme intending to acknowledge selected alumni for extraordinary contributions to the SGAC community, demonstrating a high degree of commitment to SGAC, and for their outstanding leadership and ongoing support to the organisation.

Jeff Schloemer is the Senior Director of Engineering at Astroscale U.S. With over a decade of experience in the aerospace industry, he is working to establish a sustainable circular economy in space. Prior to Astroscale, Jeff led the CONOPS development of the space segment at Lockheed Martin. In his previous decade at Raytheon, he acted as a chief engineer and led business development efforts for new space system capabilities and enterprise testing development and execution. Jeff is also a patent holder, having received recognition for his work in space constellation management optimization, and has authored several papers on systems engineering advancements in aerospace. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2008 with a BS in Aerospace and earned his MS in Aerospace in 2009.

“It’s an extraordinary privilege and a profound honor to be recognized by SGAC this year. From the moment I attended my first event, I was captivated by the organization’s global mission and far-reaching impact, instantly realizing I needed to expand my horizons and dream bigger. This community stands out because it nurtures ambitious dreams.

No one accomplishes big dreams alone. SGAC provided the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with delegates worldwide that have blossomed into enduring friendships. I’ve proudly watched many of my colleagues soar to remarkable heights, their success sparked
by the people, ideas, and concepts encountered through SGAC activities.

SGAC continues to impact my professional journey immeasurably. This organization has catalyzed my growth, inspiring me to push beyond my comfort zone, especially when advocating for space sustainability. As I look to the future, I’m excited about continued collaborations
with SGAC. I wholeheartedly believe that this generation will foster global change through space-based solutions, and I can’t wait to see what they create!”

Mr Jeff Schloemer was nominated by Tasman Powis:


“Jeff came late to the SGAC family, attending his first event, the Space Generation Fusion Forum two years ago when he was already 35. However, from that single experience, Jeff has become one of the strongest advocates of the SGAC, both in encouraging his employer to sponsor events and also through extremely generous personal donations. I have met several young professionals who are mentored by Jeff, all of which he has encouraged to apply for and participate in SGAC events and activities. Although Jeff’s time with SGAC as a regular member was brief, his level of support for all aspect of the organisation has been huge and ongoing.

Within the Alumni team, there is a list of known and generous donors who make contributions through the Alumni website. Jeff is the most generous of these. Twice now he has contributed $2,000 to help a student or young professional attend the Space Generation Fusion Forum and he contributes monthly donations of $100. Jeff has allowed us to advertise his generous contributions, which in turn help to garner further support from the Alumni community. We continue to look forward to engaging with Jeff to attract further support for the Alumni team and its goals.

As well as being a generous donor and strong advocate for the SGAC and its events, Jeff has also returned to several Space Generation Fusion Forums as a speaker and mentor. He has participated in several speed-networking sessions, which companies often attend as a way to attract delegates to their companies. Jeff is of course a strong advocate for his own employer; however he is also a generous mentor, who will often provide advice and insights to students and young professionals. It’s clear that Jeff not only enjoys his work, but also cares about helping the next generation succeed in their future goals to lead a sustainable and successful space industry.”