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

Forging strategic alliances to amplify our impact.

Sustainability

Long‐term, scalable solutions.
Join us in revolutionizing global health.
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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.

Official Visits & Impact

Witnessing our mission in action & our high-level policy meetings
Bremen
, Germany
AstroAid at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2025
Vienna
, Austria
Second AstroAid CubeSats 4 Healthcare Workshop
Vienna
, Austria
AstroAid team at the 19th European Space Policy Institute
Vienna
, Austria
Signing our first MoU with the Austrian Space Forum
Sydney
, Australia
AstroAid team at the IAC Sydney 2025
Toulouse
, France
AstroAid team at the European Space Generation Workshop (E-SGW)
Cairo
, Egypt
First AstroAid CubeSats 4 Healthcare Workshop
Cairo
, Egypt
AstroAid first official visit to Egypt for our pilot project
Innsbruck
, Austria
AstroAid at the CASSINI Hackathon
Colorado Springs
, United States
AstroAid at the 40th Space Symposium
Cannes
, France
AstroAid at the 3rd Southern Region Space Meetings
Milan
, Italy
AstroAid at the IAC 2024
Gran Canaria
, Spain
AstroAid at RADECS 2024

Our Leadership Team

Ahmed Baraka

Founder & CEO

Prof. Mathieu Vinken

Chair of the Advisory Board

Prof. Dr. Mohammed Iraqi

Chief Technology Officer - CTO

Leehandi Kearney

Director of Space Policy and Advocacy

Dr. Nebile Pelin Manti

Chief Legal Officer

Nancy Vermeulen

Program Coordinator for the Ambassadors Program
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

Paola Zamudio Torres

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

Dr. Ayman Ahmed

Dr. Gernot Groemer

Dr. Hala Barakat

Dr. Li Shean Toh

Dr. Maria Moukarzel

Dr. Matthew Adepoju

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

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 workers 2027 2028 Expansion to 10–15 telemedicine hubs 2029 Deployment of 5–10 telemedicine hubs Management of 2–3 initiatives per regional office 2026 2030 Serving 1 million people with telemedicine hubs 2032 Inaugural Global Summit with 500+ participants Collaborating on global health policies Pioneering orbit-to-Earth telemedicine 2033 Publication of 10+ peer-reviewed studies 2035 2025 AstroAid's Decade of Transformative Milestones
Our mission targets progressive milestones to transform global healthcare through space technology
Join Us on This Journey

What People Say

Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al-Aseeri

CEO of 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

David Bushman

Retired NASA Systems Engineer and Project Manager

“Solving problems like medical care and remote communications in space provide proven solutions to reach the most remote people on Earth with enhanced medical care.”

— David Bushman

Mathieu Vinken

Chair of the Board of Advisors AstroAid Foundation

“Understanding space physiology is vital to developing medical solutions that benefit long-duration space missions and improve healthcare on Earth.”

— Mathieu Vinken

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

Allen Herbert

CEO of Space Terra Solutions & Space Cancer Research Advocate

“I’m confident that AstroAid will serve as a vital platform for transformative cancer impact research, ensuring that the benefits reach underserved communities worldwide. By leveraging space-based innovation, we can accelerate progress in combating chronic diseases such as cancer and bring hope to those who need it most.”

— Allen Herbert

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

Austrian Space Forum

Ad Astra Vita Project

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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Bremen
, Germany

November 2025

AstroAid Legal Team Lead, Pelin Kurtaran, representing AstroAid at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2025

Vienna
, Austria

October 2025

Second AstroAid CubeSats 4 Healthcare Workshop hosted by the Austrian Space Forum in Vienna premises

Vienna
, Austria

October 2025

AstroAid team at the 19th European Space Policy Institute Autumn Conference 2025

Vienna
, Austria

October 2025

AstroAid founder & CEO, Ahmed Baraka, signing our first MoU with the Austrian Space Forum…

Sydney
, Australia

October 2025

AstroAid team at the IAC Sydney 2025

Toulouse
, France

July 2025

AstroAid team at the European Space Generation Workshop (E-SGW)

Cairo
, Egypt

June 2025

First AstroAid CubeSats 4 Healthcare Workshop hosted by Africa Health Excon 2025

Cairo
, Egypt

May 2025

AstroAid first official visit to Egypt for our pilot project

Innsbruck
, Austria

May 2025

Our ambassador Dr. Yulia Akisheva representing AstroAid at the CASSINI Hackathon in Innsbruck

Colorado Springs
, United States

April 2024

Hoda and Uli representing AstroAid at the 40th Space Symposium

Cannes
, France

December 2024

Our Director of Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Yana Karol representing AstroAid at the 3rd Southern Region…

Milan
, Italy

October 2024

Our ambassadors representing AstroAid at the IAC 2024

Gran Canaria
, Spain

September 2024

Our Ambassador Dr. Yulia Akisheva representing AstroAid at RADECS 2024