Mike Fincke looking out at Earth from the International Space Station window

E. Michael “Mike” Fincke

Astronaut • Two-Time ISS Commander • Speaker • Aerospace Advisor

Helping startups launch.
Helping humanity reach for the stars.

549 Days in Space

4 Spaceflights

9 Spacewalks

Two-Time ISS Commander

USAF Test Pilot School

2,000+ Flight Hours

Ad astra per laborem, ingenium humanum, spemque constantem.

To the stars through hard work, human ingenuity, and enduring hope.

Advisory

Strategy and program advisory, flight test and flight safety, technical due diligence, leadership and team performance, and startup advisory — for startups, established aerospace companies, government and defense, and investors.

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Speaking

Keynote speaking, university presentations, corporate events, and panels drawing on four spaceflights, nine spacewalks, and two ISS command tours.

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Media & Press

Podcasts, television, documentaries, and press coverage — from NASA postflight interviews to PBS NOVA to Star Trek, plus a downloadable media kit.

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