What is the
SOMA Astronaut Summit
The landscape of human spaceflight is undergoing a monumental transformation. The title of "astronaut" is no longer exclusive to government-trained individuals navigating the stringent pathways of national space agencies. The dawn of the commercial space era has expanded and decentralized access to frontiers beyond Earth, opening doors for private citizens worldwide to embark on journeys once reserved for a select few.
The 1st Annual SOMA Astronaut Summit—titled Neo-Astronaut Foundries: Decentralizing Pathways to the Final Frontier—aims to explore and illuminate these emerging avenues. This groundbreaking event will convene industry pioneers, commercial astronauts, and thought leaders to discuss the shifting paradigm of space exploration.
Expert Panels and Discussions
Engage with leading figures in the space industry as they discuss topics in commercial spaceflight, astronaut health, and the future of space exploration.
Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the achievements of commercial astronauts who have pushed humanity further into the cosmos.
SOMA Annual Meeting
Serve as the annual gathering for astronauts participating in the Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA), a resource dedicated to investigating astronaut health. Our flagship paper was recently published in Nature.
Biospecimen collection
Collect samples for storage in CAMbank, the first established commercial astronaut biobank accessible to the scientific community.
Global Educational Resources
All speakers and panel discussions will be filmed and made available globally, enhancing educational outreach.
Personalized Media Segments
Speakers can create individualized media segments on their topics of interest for broader global distribution.
