The National Space Society invites you to the next Space Forum
Thursday, February 27, 2024, 9:00 pm to 10:15 pm EST
Launching Humanity’s Future
With special guest
Shaunna Lovell
Acting Chief of Staff
Kennedy Space Center, NASA
For more than 60 years, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) has been the launch site for some of the most iconic space missions in history, fueling discovery, innovation, and inspiration for generations. Today, as we enter a new chapter in space exploration, KSC continues to serve as the nation’s premier spaceport, supporting missions that will return humans to the Moon, explore deep space, advance planetary science, and expand commercial spaceflight.
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Kennedy’s Acting Chief of Staff, Shaunna Lovell, as she shares insights on the center’s pivotal role in:
- Artemis & Lunar Exploration – Preparing astronauts for missions to the Moon and beyond
- Deep Space Technologies – Advancing innovations for Mars and future interplanetary missions
- Science on the ISS – Supporting critical experiments that enhance life on Earth
- Planetary Missions – Unraveling the mysteries of our solar system and home planet
- Public-Private Partnerships – Expanding access to space through industry and commercial spaceflight
Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand how KSC is shaping the future of space exploration. Register for the space forum today using the link below.
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Shaunna Lovell has served as the Acting Chief of Staff for NASA’s Kennedy Space Center since February 2025, overseeing daily operations, strategic direction, and major initiatives. Previously, she was the Deputy Director for the Office of Center Engagement and Business Integration Services (PX) at Kennedy.
Before joining NASA, Lovell spent 19 years as a Department of Defense (DoD) Air Force/Space Force civilian at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, culminating in her role as the Director of Space Launch Delta 45’s Plans and Programs Office. In this capacity, she managed new customer integration, external affairs, legislative relations, and community outreach. She also provided strategic guidance on Spaceport of the Future initiatives and long-term spaceport development.
Previously, as Deputy for the Plans and Programs Office, Lovell oversaw commercial space policy, federal customer onboarding, spaceport strategic development, and served as a liaison to industry, the DoD, federal agencies, and academia. She began her career as a DoD intern, progressively advancing through key roles in space launch operations, range operations, commercial space policy, and strategic planning. Her expertise spans spaceport development, contingency planning, and external relations.
Lovell holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of South Florida.
Register today to reserve your seat and ask your questions. Use the link below.
Register no later than February 27 at 8 pm EST
