Saving Lives Through Space Technology

Where Innovation Meets Compassion

Who We Are

Our Mission

AstroAid leverages satellite technology and AI‐driven analytics to deliver life‐saving healthcare solutions in underserved communities.

Our Vision

A world where no one is left behind – where space innovations drive healthcare equity.
AstroAid Foundation is building a global coalition uniting space technology, healthcare innovation, pharmaceutical advancement, and humanitarian action. Together, we're democratizing healthcare access worldwide, ensuring no community is left behind. Join us in delivering life-changing medical care to everyone, everywhere.

Our Core Values

Innovation

Pioneering advanced solutions.

Compassion

Putting humanity first.

Equity

Accessible healthcare for all.

Science-Driven

Data‐backed impact.

Partnerships

Collaborating globally with WHO, UNOOSA, and more.

Sustainability

Long‐term, scalable solutions.
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Our Programs

Education & Training

Empowering healthcare professionals with cutting-edge space technology skills for innovative delivery worldwide.

Global Partnership

Forging strategic alliances with international organizations and governments to amplify our impact.

Research & Development

Pioneering research initiatives to develop and deploy innovative space-enabled health solutions.

Disaster Response

Deploying rapid-response satellite and robotic technologies for emergency relief and aid.

Public Health Monitoring

Leveraging satellite data and AI analytics to monitor environmental factors and predict outbreaks.

Telemedicine Innovation

Revolutionizing remote healthcare delivery with AI diagnostics and state-of-the-art sensor technologies.

Advocate for Policy Innovation

Collaborating with policymakers to integrate space technology into health systems, driving reforms that enhance global health outcomes.

Space-Aided Mental Health

Creating immersive mental health therapies using VR/AR and space-based data to address PTSD and depression in underserved communities.

Sustainable Space Agriculture

Developing space-inspired agriculture technologies to grow nutrient-rich food in challenging environments, combating malnutrition on Earth.

Our Leadership Team

Ahmed Baraka

Founder & CEO

Prof. Mathieu Vinken

Chair of the Advisory Board

Dr. Adriana Thomé

Vice‑Chair of the Advisory Board

Dr. Yana Karol

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Leehandi Kearney

Director of Space Policy and Advocacy

Dr. Nebile Pelin Manti

Chief Legal Officer

Nancy Vermeulen

Program Coordinator for the Ambassadors Program

Ioana Roșca

Chief Climate Officer
Meet our full team

Space Policy & Advocacy Team

Dayana Alagirova

Space Policy Analyst

Lina Pohl

Space Policy Analyst

Michelle Hermes

Space Policy Analyst

Legal Affairs Team

Nashide Pelin Kurtaran

Legal Researcher

Rihab Ben Moussa

Legal Researcher

Sabina Pawlowska-Kawiiso

Legal Researcher

Ulrike (Uli) Nostitz

Legal Researcher

Zamara Rodríguez

Legal Researcher

Our Ambassadors

Alina Vizireanu

Ambassador

Chloé Carrière

Ambassador

Dr. Beth Healey

Ambassador

Dr. Christina Mackaill

Ambassador

Dr. Fatma Shakarchi

Ambassador

Dr. Sumbal Mushtaq

Ambassador

Dr. Yulia Akisheva

Ambassador

Elif Yüksel

Ambassador

Fay Ghani

Ambassador

Hilda Palencia

Ambassador

Maria Grulich

Ambassador

Shaima Almeer

Ambassador

Sona Guliyeva

Ambassador

Board of Advisors

Allen Herbert

Annamaria Monterisi

Carla Sharpe Mitchell

Colm Larkin

Dina Kafafi

Dr. Adriana Thomé

Dr. Ayman Ahmed

Dr. Gernot Groemer

Dr. Hala Barakat

Dr. Li Shean Toh

Dr. Lina Hollender

Dr. Maria Moukarzel

Dr. Matthew Adepoju

Dr. Niamh Shaw

Dr. Rowena Christiansen

Eng. David Bushman

George A. Danos

Grant Anderson

Lon Levin

Manale Abou Dagher

Prof. Amany El-Sharif

Prof. Dr. Islam Abou El-Magd

Prof. Khalid Al-Begain

Prof. Mathieu Vinken

Prof. Mohammed Khalil Ibrahim Iraqi

Veronica La Regina

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The AstroAid Horizon: A Decade of Transformation

Our strategic framework guides our mission to revolutionize healthcare access through space technology and innovation.

Transforming Global Healthcare

Strategic Initiative 1/5

Disaster Response & Emergency Health

Strategic Initiative 2/5

Advancing Space & Health Innovation

Strategic Initiative 3/5

Policy & Global Leadership

Strategic Initiative 4/5

Sustainable Growth & Institutional Impact

Strategic Initiative 5/5
Training of 200+ local healthcare workers20272028Expansion to 10–15 telemedicine hubs2029Deployment of 5–10 telemedicine hubsManagement of 2–3 initiatives per regional office20262030Serving 1 million people with telemedicine hubs2032Inaugural Global Summit with 500+ participantsCollaboration with WHO/UNOOSA on global health policiesPioneering orbit-to-Earth telemedicine2033Publication of 10+ peer-reviewed studies20352025AstroAid's Decade of Transformative Milestones
Our mission targets progressive milestones to transform global healthcare through space technology
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What People Say

Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri

CEO, Bahrain National Space Science Agency (NSSA)

“The integration of space technology into healthcare promises a future where medical care is more advanced, accessible, and effective, ultimately enhancing human health and well-being.”

— Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri

Dr. Tiffany Vora

VP of Innovation Partnerships at Explore Mars and Singularity Fellow in Biotechnology at Singularity University

“I am a passionate believer that innovating for space makes life on Earth better. AstroAid is bringing together the best of both worlds, helping to create a future where healthcare is accessible, efficient, and perhaps personalized for all.

— Dr. Tiffany Vora

Dr. Gernot Grömer

Director of the Austrian Space Forum (OeWF)

“In an increasingly technology-driven world, contributing to innovative advancements in healthcare is more important than ever. I belive that space-based innovations will play an increasingly vital role in making healthcare more accessible, efficient, and data-driven. These innovations hold immense potential, particularly in improving healthcare in under-resourced areas, ultimately enhancing global health outcomes.

— Dr. Gernot Grömer

Our Strategic Partners

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Join us in our mission to bring space-enabled healthcare solutions to underserved communities around the world. Your support can help us expand our programs and reach more people in need.
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Have questions or want to learn more about our initiatives? Reach out to us.

Contact Information

Mailing Address: 16192 Coastal Highway Lewes, Delaware 19958 USA

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