Space Conference Speaker

Rod Pyle

Ad Astra Editor-in-Chief, Author, Host of "This Week in Space" - ISDC 2026 Co-Chair

Find Me At
Sessions: Moon
Meals: Friday Dinner, Sunday Dinner
Morning Plenaries: Sunday Morning Plenary

Rod Pyle is an accomplished author, editor, and keynote speaker, renowned for his extensive work in space exploration and development. He has penned 18 influential books, with standout titles like “Space 2.0,” “Interplanetary Robots,” and “Heroes of the Space Age.” His articles have enhanced the prestige of organizations like NASA/JPL and Caltech. Pyle holds a pivotal role as the Editor-in-Chief of “Ad Astra” magazine, the official publication of the National Space Society (NSS). His expertise is widely recognized in various media outlets, and he is a sought-after speaker at significant events, including those at the Smithsonian Institution and the IBM Watson IoT conference. His books, particularly “Space 2.0,” are highly regarded within NASA, aerospace education, and among aerospace companies for their insights into space innovation. Pyle’s academic credentials include a BA from the Art Center College of Design and an MA from Stanford University, and he contributes to leadership development programs in collaboration with NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Find Me At
Sessions: Moon
Meals: Friday Dinner, Sunday Dinner
Morning Plenaries: Sunday Morning Plenary


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