Preparing for Launch - Introducing New Mentorship

AstroForge is working hard to reach deep space, and we’re excited to spotlight the trailblazers and visionaries who are actively involved in driving our mission. We’re thrilled to welcome three exceptional advisors to our team, each bringing a wealth of expertise from the aerospace industry. Meet Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton, Justin Chandler, and Kim Crider— brilliant minds who will help make us the foremost company to mine an asteroid.

Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a leading expert in metal asteroids with nearly 150 peer-reviewed publications delving into her groundbreaking research. A distinguished figurehead in the field of space exploration, she is currently on the front line of exploring the metallic asteroid (16) Psyche as the Principal Investigator for NASA’s Psyche mission.

Justin Chandler is Vice President of Government Relations and Strategic Partnerships at ThinkOrbital and is well-versed in building organizational partnerships. He served as a Colonel and Deputy Division Chief & Space Legislative Liaison for the US Department of the Air Force, Director of the Strategic Initiatives Group of the US Space Force, and a Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX.

Kimberly Crider is an acclaimed aerospace visionary and mission architect. She has held key roles at leading aerospace organizations, including serving as CTIO of the US Space Force and a Major General and Chief Data Officer of the US Air Force. She is also a founding partner of Elara Nova: The Space Consultancy which strategically aids businesses and government agencies as they traverse space.

Our newest mentors will contribute to shaping our technological roadmap, bringing their expertise and insights to advance our mission and make asteroid mining a reality.