Matthew Daigle is a Research Computer Scientist in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames Research Center. His research focuses on designing intelligent software that enables complex systems, such as cryogenic propellant loading systems, space vehicles, and planetary rovers, to automatically detect, diagnose, and predict failures. Such software enables systems to maintain control, safety, and […]

John Conley is a spaceman in training.  After pursuing undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and physics at the University of Arkansas, he participated in a series of internships at SpaceX and NASA Ames.  At SpaceX, John worked to build composite fairings for the first commercial launch to the International Space Station.  At the NASA Ames […]

Karen C. Bradford is the Chief of Staff at NASA Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, CA and has served as a civil servant for 24 years.  Serving as Chief of Staff at NASA Ames includes a variety of complex and changing challenges that range from managing VIP visits, national and international, to administering various […]

Jorges R. Cartes has worked with Timothy Gagnon on mission patches for NASA Flight crews since 2010 I’m 53 years old. Always lived in Madrid, and I’m married to Olga, a Physician like me, and we have a daughter, Monica who is 17. I have only one brother (Ph. too), my father died in 1979 and […]

Nelly Ben Hayoun and team have just arrived in California! This mark the beginning of the International Space Orchestra! The International Space Orchestra has lift off! Blending space science, planet-poking and bluegrass-playing spacecraft operators, the world’s first orchestra composed of space scientists is coming together to broadcast the first-ever orchestral recording directly into deep space. […]

The International Space Orchestra is delighted to have Phoebe Greenwood on board! Phoebe is a marvelous project manager and she will be working with Nelly Ben Hayoun on making the International Space Orchestra happen (2012).

Rodney Martin works in the Intelligent Systems Division at NASA Ames, where he has among other things been involved with data analysis and algorithm development for predicting tele-operator intent for Robonaut, fault detection for liquid propulsion systems on the SSME (Space Shuttle Main Engine), pre-launch diagnostics for Ares I-X, and currently is focused on more […]

Jimmy is Vocal Director for the San Francisco Boys Chorus. He has performed in over 45 operas, including 15 appearances at the San Francisco Opera. He is passionate about singing and education and works with The Venezuelan Music Project an El Sistema style-system (as made world famous by Gustavo Dudamel), for choir singing. He studied […]

The International Space Orchestra official badges! Designed by Marvelous David Benqué Here is a bit more on David: Stories are the way we grasp information and integrate it within the context of our lives. In a world where science is progressing at an exponential pace, my practice of design aims to craft subtle and engaging […]

Jasmina Tešanović is a part of the ISO choir, she also co-wrote the Kepler Aria for the ISO in the summer 2012 at NASA Ames Research Center. Below is more about powerhouse Jasmina: Jasmina Tešanović (Belgrade, 1954) is writer, feminist, political activist (Women in Black, Code Pink), translator (Italo Calvino, Elsa Morante, Alberto Moravia, Sandro […]