In this session, Madison will share insights from her experience in leading groundbreaking initiatives in lunar manufacturing and robotics, and serving as a young leader in the space industry. She will discuss the importance of her pioneering research in in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) and how it intersects with commerce and entrepreneurship, and how young professionals in the STEM field can creatively merge education into a career path for students and early-stage professionals. The discussion will share valuable lessons for becoming involved in entrepreneurship, international organizations in STEM, and how to increase opportunities for collaboration, is vital to young professionals.

Madison's journey through the space industry is defined by innovation, collaboration, and visionary leadership. Attendees will learn about her efforts to foster accessible STEM education, career and mentorship opportunities, and how we can foster an inclusive environment for the next generation of space professionals.

Madison C. Feehan is the founder and CEO of Space Copy. As an early career professional based in Edmonton, Canada with a background in advanced lunar instrument development for NASA’s Planetary Science, Heliophysics, and Astrophysics divisions, Madison’s initiatives are focused towards combining deep-tech development for in-situ resource utilization (ISRU) with entrepreneurship. Madison’s background is based in Commerce, and she holds a Harvard Business School Certification in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in conjunction with her ongoing studies in International Business. Madison seamlessly merges scientific expertise with a keen business acumen and stands at the intersection of space science, entrepreneurship, and STEM education. As the leader of Space Copy, an international lunar manufacturing company and co-founder and CFO of Moon Trades, a lunar mining and robotics start-up, Madison leads groundbreaking initiatives, driving innovation in space technology and fostering accessible STEM education, as well as serving as the G100 Region Chair of Space Technology and Aviation for the Province of Alberta. Her commitment to shaping foreign policies for small businesses in STEM through volunteer work with consortiums including the United Nations, and mentoring others in sciences, reflects her dedication to propelling the space industry forward through collaboration and visionary leadership.