Aaron Speyer is a Systems Engineer at Stellar Solutions, supporting NASA’s Human Landing System program at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He holds a B.S. in Applied Physics with a focus on Astrophysics from the University of North Carolina at Asheville, as well as B.S. degrees in Finance and Innovation Leadership & Entrepreneurship from Western Carolina University.

Aaron is currently pursuing a professional certificate in Bioastronautics at the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences and will soon begin his M.S. in Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California. During his time at UNCA, he served as a docent at Lookout Observatory, conducting observational astronomy research and educating the public about the night sky. He also worked as a STEM Educator at the Asheville Museum of Science, where he facilitated public outreach, Saturday STEAM activities, and astronomy events. At WCU, Aaron conducted and published research titled “Observing the Transit of Nearby Exoplanet Qatar-2b using CCD Photometry via Robotic Telescopes” under the mentorship of Dr. Enrique Gomez.

Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Aaron is a scuba diver, student pilot, and half-marathon runner. He is actively involved in the development of Destination SPACE’s Deep Space curriculum, designed to provide educators with engaging STEM content. Through Destination SPACE, he collaborates with like-minded individuals who share a passion for space exploration, weather, climate, and STEM education.