Jeffrey Manber

Jeffrey Manber is a prominent figure in the commercial space industry, currently serving as the President of International and Space Stations at Voyager Space.1 He is also the Chairman of the Board for Nanoracks, a company he co-founded.12

Career Highlights

Space Industry Pioneer: Manber has been at the forefront of commercial space development for over two decades. He was among the first to attempt developing a commercially-operated platform in low-Earth orbit (LEO) in the 1990s as the head of MirCorp.2

Nanoracks: As the co-founder and first employee of Nanoracks, Manber served as CEO from 2009 to 2021. During his tenure, he oversaw the growth of numerous commercial International Space Station (ISS) programs and directed the development of the Bishop Airlock, the first commercial airlock on the ISS.1

International Experience: Manber holds the distinction of being the only American to have officially worked for the Russian space program. He served as Managing Director of Energia USA and negotiated the first commercial contract between NASA and NPO Energia in the Soviet Union.1

Achievements and Recognition

NASA Awards: In 2023, Manber was awarded NASA's Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest honor for non-government employees. This recognition was for his exceptional leadership in pioneering commercial services in LEO and furthering NASA's goal of developing a commercial economy in space.2

Other Honors:

• NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal (2012)
• Space Frontier Foundation's Pioneer of New Space Award (2017)1

Current Role

At Voyager Space, Manber is instrumental in developing Starlab, a continuously crewed, free-flying commercial space station. He leads the company's strategy for establishing international partnerships in the evolving space industry.2

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