Jeff Barratt

Jeff Barratt is the Chief Executive Officer of the STAR HARBOR Education Foundation and serves as the Vice President of Workforce Education at STAR HARBOR Space Academy. His role involves overseeing educational initiatives and workforce development programs aimed at preparing individuals for careers in the burgeoning space economy.

Background and Responsibilities

At STAR HARBOR, which is located in Lone Tree, Colorado, Barratt is part of a team focused on creating the world’s first publicly accessible spaceflight training facility. This facility will provide astronaut training and technology development resources, making advanced aerospace education more accessible to the public and commercial sectors. The STAR HARBOR Academy is designed to include various training programs, including astronaut certification, and aims to support the growing need for skilled professionals in the space industry.12

STAR HARBOR's Mission

Under Barratt's leadership, the foundation emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education and workforce development. The organization is committed to fostering innovation and collaboration within the space sector by providing essential training and resources that cater to both individuals aspiring to become astronauts and companies looking to develop space technologies.3

Future Developments

STAR HARBOR plans to launch its mixed-use campus by 2026, which will include state-of-the-art facilities such as a neutral buoyancy tank, high-gravity centrifuge, and various simulation laboratories. This initiative aims to lower barriers to entry in the space economy and support a new generation of explorers and innovators.23