The International Space University Mafia
25 people studied at International Space University and went on to found or lead other companies.
Peter DiamandisPHDFounded Celularity +1Kyle AciernoMasters of Space StudiesFounded Exobiosphere +1Erik FranksMaster of Science (MSc)Founded TesseractShaun ModiAeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and TechnologyFounded Capitol AIJacqueline GoodSpace Studies ProgramFounded MagnestarPierre-Damien VaujourCertificateFounded Loft OrbitalWill MarshallFounded Planet LabsPeter PlatzerMaster of Science (M.Sc.)Founded Spire GlobalJeroen CappaertMScFounded Spire GlobalRaycho RaychevMaster of Science - Space ManagementFounded EnduroSatKatie King, PhDSpace Studies ProgramFounded Bio OrbitDexter JagulaMaster's of ScienceFounded SkyWatch Space Applications Inc.Manu FontaineCertificate of Space StudiesFounded HushmeshIlan Ben DavidExecutive Space CourseFounded ZOOZBenoît DeperSSPFounded AerospacelabThomas FolliardSpace Studies programFounded ExcepgenPrateep BasuMaster of Science in Space StudiesFounded SatSureGuy de CarufelSpace Studies Program 2009Founded Cognitive SpaceFathi KarouiaMaster of ScienceFounded ELAB4 SpaceMarta OliveiraMaster of Science (MSc)Founded ATMOSJonathan PolottoMasterFounded Involve SpaceGuillaume TanierM.ScFounded LeanspaceAndre DupuisBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Space Strategies ConsultingZee ZhengExecutive Space ProgramFounded SpaceChainMarshall CowanSouthern Hemisphere Space Studies ProgramFounded Clevertar
Frequently asked questions
- What is the International Space University mafia?
- The International Space University mafia is the network of 25 people who studied at International Space University and went on to found or lead other companies, including Celularity, Exobiosphere, Tesseract, Capitol AI, Magnestar.
- Who is in the International Space University mafia?
- Notable members include Peter Diamandis (Celularity), Kyle Acierno (Exobiosphere), Erik Franks (Tesseract), Shaun Modi (Capitol AI), Jacqueline Good (Magnestar), Pierre-Damien Vaujour (Loft Orbital), Will Marshall (Planet Labs), Peter Platzer (Spire Global), among 25 tracked members.
- What companies did International Space University alumni found?
- Companies founded by International Space University alumni include Celularity, Exobiosphere, Tesseract, Capitol AI, Magnestar, Loft Orbital, Planet Labs, Spire Global, EnduroSat, Bio Orbit.






















