INAUGURAL GLOBAL SPACE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
London, U.K. – December 5, 2025 – 10:00 PM GMT – Some of the most influential players in the space, space tech, and science sectors were out tonight as the Global Space Awards (GSA) debuted at The Natural History Museum, London, to honor the trailblazers, investors, and organizations shaping the future of Space. Hosted by universally-renowned physicist, co-founder of The World Science Festival, and best-selling author, Brian Greene, the event was filled with some of the biggest names pushing the boundaries of space innovation.
The evening’s event was dedicated to the memory and outstanding achievements of the extraordinary and iconic Captain James Lovell, with astronaut Tim Peake presenting the inaugural James Lovell Legacy Award to Lovell’s children – Susan, Jeff, and Barbara. A heartfelt tribute video was shared, leaving the audience deeply touched. Future recipients of the award will embody the spirit of Commander Lovell, leaving an enduring impact on humanity’s progress in Space, and the inspiration they leave for generations to come.
The winners of the Global Space Awards are listed below:
Innovation Breakthrough Award – Skylo Technologies
Science Breakthrough Award – Dr. Beatriz Sanchez-Cano (M-MATISSE)
Partnership of the Year Award – Starlab Space
Sustainability for Earth Award –Space Forge
Sustainability for Space Award – Astroscale
SuperScaler of the Year Award – CubeSpace Satellite Systems
Space Investor of the Year Award – Space Capital
Playmaker of the Year Award – Tahara Dawkins
Other highly influential contributors to moving Space forward and fans of the cosmos were in attendance to witness the epic event, including space scientist and science editor, Dame Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, influencer and space enthusiast AstroKobi, Co-Founder & CEO of Space Entertainment Enterprise and producer of the upcoming Tom Cruise space film, Elena Lesnevsky, “Halo” actress Natascha McElhone, as well as the blockbuster film producer and director Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day,” “The Patriot,” “Godzilla,”), and more.
The judges of the inaugural Global Space Awards include, Andrew Parris, President of The Inspired 24, Alderman Professor Emma Edhem, City of London Corporation and Professor in Practice, Space Economy, Technology & Innovation, Nicola Jane Bates, Founder & CEO, XeleratedFifty and Managing Partner of Aerospeace Xelerated, Brett Loubert, Leader of U.S. Space Practice at Deloitte, Amir Deylami, COO & Associate Center Director, NASA Ames Research Center, Jesus Lozano, Investment Director at A&G Global Investors, Peter Kristof, PhD Partner and Chief Ecosystem Officer, BTS Space, Pioneer of The Karman Project, Jeff Crusey, DeepTech Investor, Co-Founder, Per Aspera, EVP, Technology & Acquisition, Blacklake, James Lesser, Managing Director, New Space Finance, Adam Field FRAeS, Managing Director, BlueStaq Ltd and Royal Air Force Veteran, David Weston, Strategy Consultant, Weston Strategy Lab, Andy Campbell, Founder & CEO of Space Network, Mike Smeed, Managing Director of InMotion Ventures, Carol Zanmiller, CSO, Rebel Space Technologies and Founder of Cosmis AEE, Sosuke Nagayama, Partner, Deloitte Space and Security Japan, Jason Bender, Partner and Asia Pacific Space Leader, Deloitte, Raj Pai, Chief Technologist, NASA, Techlab Education, Caroline Sloan, Head of Internal Business Operations at Stellar Solutions Aerospace, James “J.D.” Russell, Commercial Astronaut, Entrepreneur, Founder, Alpha Funds, Sreeram Ananthasayanam, Partner and India Space Leader, Deloitte, Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation, TechUK, International Nature Policy Advisor, Cabinet Office, Raphael Roettgen, Founding Partner of E2MC, Co-Founder, Prometheus Life Technologies, Janet Grondin, CEO, Stellar Solutions, Francesco Perticarari, General Partner, Silicon Roundabout Ventures, Sabrina Alam, Director and Space, Defence & ESG Advisor, KPMG, Byron Riessen, Partner and Space Leader, Deloitte, Ari Newman, Co-founder of Massive.vc, Mark Boggett, CEO of Seraphim Space, Spike Laurie, Investor and Partner, Hiro Capital, Katherine Lampen, Lead Partner of Sustainability Services, Deloitte, Daria Saharova, Founding Partner of World Fund, Alexandra Vidyuk, CEO & General Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures, Anushka Sharma, Founder Naaut, Co-Founder of London Space Network, Ksenia Ozkok, Co-Founder BlueDot App, Founder of Re.Brand, Libby Jackson OBE FRAeS, Head of Space, Science Museum Group, Former Head of Space Exploration, UK Space Agency, Mrwan Mohey, Co-Founder and COO of Advanced Rocket Technologies, Professor Mike Lockwood, President of Royal Astronomical Society, Professor of Space Environment Physics, University of Reading, Jerry Stone, Presenter on Astronomy and Space Exploration and Project Leader, British Interplanetary Society, Mekhi Dhesi, Executive, Slingshot Aerospace, and Space Presenter, Rowena Christiansen, Space Health Topic Lead at University of Melbourne Medical School, Jaya Tare, CEO Newrizon Space.
About Global Space Awards CIC
Global Space Awards CIC (Community Interest Company) has been established as a not-for-profit entity limited by guarantee to champion the ecosystem for Space. The entity is governed by independent advisory board members who will ensure transparency and fairness of the awards selection process and oversee the financial governance of the operations.
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