WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 — The Space Camp Hall of Fame has named four new inductees for 2026, recognizing their contributions to space operations, national security, commercial space advocacy, and STEM leadership.
Captain Mark Dreiling, USAF (Retired)
- Currently serves as Chief of Staff to Congressman Don Bacon, overseeing policy, strategy, and a team of 18 staff members with a budget of more than $1.8 million.
- Former Senior Space Operations Officer with over 3,000 error-free hours as a Missile Warning Crew Commander.
- Led operations training for more than 200 missile warning personnel and served as Test Director for a major beyond-line-of-sight communications program.
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Damon Feltman
- Chief Executive Officer of the Space Force Association, supporting more than 4,500 members and Guardians.
- Retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General who previously served as Deputy Chief Strategy and Resources Officer for the U.S. Space Force, overseeing a $30 billion budget.
- Former Chief of the Transport Cell at the Space Development Agency, responsible for the $8 billion, 450-satellite Transport program.
- Founder of OXR Consulting and Board Chair of the Association of Commercial Space Professionals.
Lt. Col. Jasmin Moghbeli, U.S. Marine Corps, NASA Astronaut
- Commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission to the International Space Station in 2023, spending 197 days in orbit and completing one spacewalk.
- Marine Corps AH-1W Super Cobra pilot and test pilot with more than 150 combat missions and 2,000 flight hours across 25 aircraft.
- Previously supported development of the Human Landing System for future Artemis missions.
Julie Savage
- Director of Growth for Space Platforms and Threat Sensors at Leidos, with more than 25 years in space systems and missile defense.
- Previously served as Lead Radar Systems Engineer and Flight Test Director at the Reagan Test Site on Kwajalein Atoll.
- Former Department of the Army Civilian who led accreditation for more than 65 missile defense models.
- Serves on the boards of the National Space Club and the Space Force Association Rocket City Chapter, with a focus on STEM education.
Space Camp Hall of Fame: The Space Camp Hall of Fame, housed at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, honors graduates and supporters of Space Camp who have gone on to make major contributions in space, national security, and STEM fields. Space Camp was founded in 1982 and has since educated hundreds of thousands of students through hands-on aerospace education programs.
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals at the highest levels of achievement, including NASA astronauts, senior military leaders, and executives shaping the future of commercial space. Past and current inductees reflect the program’s strong track record of developing talent that rises to significant leadership roles across government and industry.
Notable alumni include NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who attended Space Camp as a child and has since become one of the most prominent figures in both commercial spaceflight and U.S. space policy. The Hall of Fame underscores the long-term impact of early space education in building the next generation of leaders.
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Source: The Planetary Society
