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NASA astronaut & bestselling author Tom Jones inspires bold thinking through real-world lessons from 53 days in space.

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The event was a big success…Everyone with whom I’ve spoken was enthralled with your leadership lessons both from space and back on earth. I could listen to your stories for hours. I was particularly impressed with how your shuttle commander let you fire the thrusters to reposition the shuttle after your huge disappointment with being unable to spacewalk on that mission. What an amazing example of leadership! And the fact that you were given another opportunity to spacewalk a few years later. Wow.

Lee Plumb, Director, Business Development

Evans Consulting

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Why book Tom Jones for your next event

  • Empower your leaders with NASA-proven strategies to boost resilience, sharpen decision-making, and lead under pressure.
  • Equip your team to navigate high-stakes challenges with confidence, clarity, and collaboration using astronaut-tested principles.
  • Inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Tom shares elite lessons in resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking.

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Leading Through the Unknown: Lessons from Outer Space

Take your audience beyond limits with Hall of Fame astronaut Tom Jones. A veteran of four space missions and 53 days in orbit, he delivers high impact keynotes on leadership, innovation, and resilience, drawn from real mission critical experience at NASA, the CIA, and beyond. Book him to inspire bold thinking and performance under pressure.

Keynote Speaker Tom Jones is a NASA veteran, planetary scientist, best-selling author, and astronaut who has completed four space shuttle missions and spent 53 days in Earth orbit. With a distinguished background spanning the Air Force, CIA, and NASA, Tom brings a unique blend of leadership, innovation, and mission-critical thinking to the stage. His keynote speeches are more than inspirational stories from space—they are transformative experiences that equip organizations with practical tools to thrive in high-pressure environments.

Tom Jones is best known for leading three spacewalks to install the American Destiny laboratory on the International Space Station, a mission that demanded precision, collaboration, and split-second decision-making. His deep expertise in planetary science, aerospace technology, and space policy allows him to draw powerful parallels between the complexities of space missions and the challenges faced by today’s leaders and teams.

When you book Tom Jones for your event, you gain more than a captivating speaker—you gain access to a proven leader who teaches organizations how to innovate fearlessly, navigate uncertainty, and lead with clarity. Whether addressing C-level executives, engineering teams, or future-focused organizations, Tom delivers actionable insights that resonate long after the event ends.

Book Tom Jones for your event and inspire your audience with a keynote that fuses extraordinary achievement with real-world relevance.

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The event was a big success…Everyone with whom I’ve spoken was enthralled with your leadership lessons both from space and back on earth. I could listen to your stories for hours. I was particularly impressed with how your shuttle commander let you fire the thrusters to reposition the shuttle after your huge disappointment with being unable to spacewalk on that mission. What an amazing example of leadership! And the fact that you were given another opportunity to spacewalk a few years later. Wow.

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Astronaut Tom Jones was a rock star, filling Visitor Center auditorium to capacity for each of his talks, & inspiring more than one young person in the audience to think about possibilities of adventurous careers in the sciences and space.

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Dr. Tom Jones is an extraordinary person and an extremely interesting presenter. He embodies professionalism and is poised, prepared, approachable and insightful. He made it a point to relate his subject matter well to our attendees. He was by far one of the best keynote speakers I have worked with over the past few years.

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Dr. Tom Jones is clearly an expert on space operations and his ability to clearly describe his experiences made his lecture a great learning experience for all. He clearly articulates the challenges of space operations and offers insight into how best to meet these challenges in the future. I highly recommend Dr. Tom Jones as a speaker. You’ll be entertained and educated at the same time!

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Tom Jones was the perfect speaker...he gave a simply wonderful presentation. It was the most inspiring and well delivered presentation I have ever had the pleasure of experiencing.

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Keynotes

Keynote by Tom Jones:

Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Journey

In this immersive keynote, veteran NASA astronaut Tom Jones takes your audience on a gripping journey through space—from the thunder of launch to the silence of orbit, the awe of spacewalks, and the fiery descent home. With a unique blend of technical detail and human reflection, Tom shares the personal, emotional, and spiritual impact of space travel, offering timeless lessons on perspective, purpose, and human achievement.

Audience takeaways:

  • Discover how extreme environments build resilience, focus, and clarity under pressure.

  • Gain fresh perspective on Earth, teamwork, and problem-solving from above the clouds.

  • Be inspired by the fusion of science, courage, and wonder behind every mission.

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Keynote by Tom Jones:

Defending Earth and Exploring Beyond: When Rocks Attack and Beyond Earth

As both planetary scientist and astronaut, Tom Jones unpacks the dual challenge of protecting Earth from asteroid threats while seizing new opportunities in deep space. He explores how asteroid defense and space resource mining can enable a sustainable future and fuel economic growth across the solar system. A visionary talk that blends urgency with innovation.

Audience takeaways:

  • Understand real planetary defense strategies and their implications for global cooperation.

  • Explore how asteroids could serve as critical resources for future Mars and Moon missions.

  • Learn how science and entrepreneurship intersect in humanity’s future off-world economy.

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Keynote by Tom Jones:

The Real Right Stuff: Leadership and Teamwork in Space and Business

What does it take to lead in life-or-death situations, far from Earth? Drawing from his own experiences and the collected stories of 130 astronauts, Tom Jones reveals powerful insights into leadership, communication, and teamwork. He explores what made NASA’s space shuttle program succeed—and how those same qualities drive team success today.

Audience takeaways:

  • Apply astronaut-proven leadership strategies to inspire teams under pressure.

  • Master communication techniques that ensure mission success in high-stakes environments.

  • Cultivate accountability, trust, and clarity across diverse, high-performing teams.

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Keynote by Tom Jones:

Challenger and Columbia: Confronting Risk and Learning from Failure

Tom Jones delivers a sobering yet hopeful keynote on the loss of the Challenger and Columbia shuttles. With firsthand connections to both tragedies, he honors fallen colleagues while sharing how NASA turned failure into institutional learning. This keynote explores risk management, organizational recovery, and decision-making in complex systems.

Audience takeaways:

  • Learn how to cultivate a culture of safety, transparency, and accountability.

  • Discover how high-performing teams confront and grow from catastrophic failure.

  • Apply risk-assessment tools from aerospace to your own business challenges.

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Keynote by Tom Jones:

Returning to the Moon: Back to the Moon and Apollo 13

Tom Jones connects the legendary Apollo 13 mission with today’s return to lunar exploration. Using real NASA audio and riveting storytelling, he explains how the Apollo team overcame near-disaster, and how similar ingenuity and determination are essential as we return to the Moon—this time to stay. A talk that blends history, strategy, and future ambition.

Audience takeaways:

  • Draw leadership lessons from crisis response during Apollo 13’s near-tragedy.

  • Understand the geopolitical and economic reasons driving today’s lunar missions.

  • Explore the technological innovations that will shape space—and business—futures.

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