Michaela Musilova

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MICHAELA MUSILOVA

Dr. Michaela Musilova is an award-winning astrobiologist, explorer, keynote speaker and author. Michaela has been conducting space-related research at institutions around the world, including: NASA, ESA, CalTech, University College London, Chiba University (Japan), Canada-France-Hawaii telescope and many others. She was also the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, the most missions led on record, in collaboration with NASA and many international organizations. Currently, Michaela is the President and Founder of the non-profit XtremeFrontiers. She is pioneering a unique global project: Astro Seven Summits. It represents a world-first in combining expeditions to the highest mountain on each continent together with scientific research in cooperation with NASA and institutions worldwide, educational activities and filming documentaries. Michaela’s work has been recognised through numerous awards, including Forbes Slovakia’s Most Promising 30 Under 30; Top 100 Aerospace and Aviation Professionals on LinkedIn in 2021 & 2022; and the Emerging Space Leaders Grant. She was even selected to journey to Antarctica with the largest all-female in STEM expedition.A great part of Michaela’s work is teaching and giving keynote presentations to audiences of all ages around the world. Her outreach work, work with international media and her biography, A Woman from Mars, aim to help educate and empower young people worldwide.