Daniel Mackisack

Daniel is a democratic systems and innovation expert with a rich career spanning international development, tech entrepreneurship, government advisory, policy advocacy, formal diplomacy, journalism and research. For the last decade he has enjoyed working across more than a dozen countries building and supporting collaborative international initiatives that address complex global challenges by empowering citizens. A belligerent optimist and democracy-loving sci-fi nerd, he founded Celestial Commons believing that grass roots participation is critical to an equitable future.

Philip Linden

Philip is a Senior Space Systems Engineer at Planet Labs PBC, specializing in satellite and mission operations. Philip is also a fellow of the Open Lunar Foundation, where he conducted exploratory research of timekeeping for lunar missions. Philip serves on the senate at MoonDAO and is a core contributor to community-led space development projects. Philip earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology.
 

Ruvimbo Samanga

​Ruvimbo Samanga is an award-winning African space policy analyst recognised by the International Astronautical Federation, the International Institute of Space Law, and the St. Gallen Symposium. She has also recieved recognition as a Mandela Washington Fellow, a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, and Ban Ki-moon Global Citizen. With expertise in space law, technology policy, and sustainable development, she has contributed to global initiatives in governance, advocacy, and education, pioneering inclusive frameworks that amplify African leadership.

Molly MacEachen

Molly (she/her) is a sustainability consultant with a focus in space sustainability, impact measurement, and enhancing human capital. Running her own consulting firm, Mac’s Impact Consulting LLC, allows Molly to remain actively engaged in projects and initiatives that she is passionate about. In the case of Celestial Commons, she brings a sociological lens, including years of experience in stakeholder engagement, which will help us as we elevate the voices of everyday people into the global space policy conversation.

Ayumi Tsuyuki

Ayumi is a mechanical engineer working on the Habitation And Logistics Outpost (HALO), supporting the Gateway and Artemis missions at Northrop Grumman. She graduated from Duke with a degree in biomedical engineering and is an incoming Columbia University Master's student. She is also the social media manager for the Future Space Leaders Foundation and was on the organizing committee for SGx Students & Young Professionals Conference. Through these experiences, she has become extremely passionate about space advocacy.

Samuel Jardine

Sam is a geopolitical consultant and historian with expertise in strategic competition, governance, and geopolitical risk in space, the polar regions and seabed. He is Head of Research at London Politica, Senior Advisor at Luminint, and a Research Associate for Oxford University and CHACR’s Climate Change & (In)Security Project. He has spoken or lectured at the UN, RUSI, the Royal Navy Strategic Studies Centre and the Royal College of Defence Studies and holds positions with the Lunar Policy Platform, Open Lunar Foundation, and the Center for Space Governance.