Science in service of people.

We work where science meets story.

When people see how space research affects real lives - a farmer using satellite data, a doctor with tools born from zero-gravity research - it stops being a distant technical pursuit. It becomes ours. All of ours.

That's the shift we're building toward: space as a shared human endeavor, with benefits that reach everyone.

Mission

Connect space science to human lives - through story, partnership, and action.

Vision

A world where the benefits of space exploration reach everyone, not just those who launch the rockets.

Our Values

What guides us

01

Human-Centered

Science exists to serve people. Every project starts and ends with human impact.

02

Credible

Grounded in evidence, earned through decades of scientific leadership.

03

Global

Inclusive across continents and cultures. The benefits of space belong to everyone.

04

Collaborative

Nothing happens alone. We build bridges between disciplines, institutions, and nations.

05

Hopeful

Focused on what's possible. Stories of impact, not just discovery.

Our Team

People behind the mission

Space For Good is led by a team with deep roots in NASA, documentary filmmaking, and science communication - united by a belief that space exploration should serve everyone.

Executive Leadership

Greg Schmidt

Executive Director

Four decades of NASA leadership brought into a mission for public benefit.

40+ years at NASA. Former director of NASA's SSERVI. Two-time Emmy contributor. Multiple NASA medals for scientific leadership and innovation.

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Greg Schmidt is the founder of Space For Good and a retired senior leader at NASA, where he served for more than four decades in roles spanning human spaceflight, science program management, and international collaboration. He was a founder of the NASA Astrobiology Institute and later served as founding Deputy Director of the NASA Lunar Science Institute, eventually becoming director of its successor, the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI). Over his career, Greg received multiple NASA medals and awards for scientific leadership, innovation, and service. Beyond science management, Greg has played a central role in communicating space exploration to global audiences. His work has contributed to two Emmy Awards for live science coverage, a Webby Award for digital storytelling, and numerous high-impact public engagements. Through Space For Good, Greg brings together his experience in science, storytelling, and collaboration to focus on a single goal: ensuring that the benefits of space exploration meaningfully improve people's lives.

Leadership

Maria Leus

Executive Creative Director

Founder of Yours Truly, Studio. A decade of creative production with NASA and SSERVI. Visual storytelling with a focus on underserved communities.

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Maria Leus leads creative vision, design, and storytelling for Space For Good. As founder of Yours Truly, Studio, Maria brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of creative production and scientific engagement including extensive work with NASA's SSERVI program. Her work blends artistic direction with mission-driven storytelling, connecting complex scientific themes to broad audiences. Maria plays a central role in shaping Space For Good's documentary projects and public engagement efforts, with particular focus on reaching underserved communities worldwide.

Leadership

Ashcon Nejad

Executive Producer, Media & Partnerships

Emmy-winning creative technologist. Founder of Marqui Labs. 15+ years translating complex science into compelling narrative and technology.

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Ashcon Nejad is an Emmy Award-winning creative technologist who bridges storytelling, technology, and strategic execution for Space For Good. As Founder and Principal of Marqui Labs, a creative studio blending design, engineering, and film, Ashcon has spent over 15 years transforming complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives. His work has supported major initiatives within NASA and other science institutions, shaping how space exploration and aeronautics are communicated to the world. At Space For Good, Ashcon leads strategy, partnerships, and impact initiatives bringing operational excellence and creative insight to the organization's mission of connecting space science to human lives.

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