Gregory H. “Box” Johnson

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson

Keynote Speaker: Former NASA Astronaut, Retired Air Force Colonel & Past President of the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space; Aerospace Industry Consultant & STEM Advocate

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson Biography

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson is a former United States Air Force Officer, NASA astronaut, and a seasoned test pilot. He also holds qualifications as an aerospace engineer and holds an MBA.

Johnson is a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force. He was part of NASA Astronaut Group 17, popularly known as "The Penguins." Throughout his military career, Johnson flew the F-15E, supporting Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch. He has logged over 5,000 flight hours across more than 50 different aircraft. For his service, Johnson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.

In his tenure with NASA, Johnson piloted two space missions, "STS-123" and "STS-134." During "STS-123," he served as the primary robotic arm operator. The mission delivered the Kibo logistics module and the Dextre robot arm to the International Space Station (ISS). He was the pilot for "STS-134," the final flight of Endeavour, which delivered a vital particle detector to aid in understanding our universe. He has also served as a Capcom for several missions and as a technical assistant in the Flight Crew Operations Directorate. Johnson’s work with NASA extended beyond missions. He was part of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board, Chief of the Astronaut Safety Branch, Crew Representative for Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), a display designer for the Shuttle Cockpit Avionics Upgrade (CAU) program, Division Chief for External Communications/STEM, and lead of ISS Visiting Vehicles Team until his departure from NASA.

Following his service with NASA, Johnson took on the role of President and Executive Director of the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) from 2013 to 2018. Under his leadership, CASIS, which Congress created to manage 50% of the US resources aboard the ISS National Laboratory, worked towards maximizing the utilization of the ISS National Laboratory by building commercial markets complementing NASA’s traditional projects to promote and facilitate new, innovative translational research, technology demonstration, and STEM opportunities. On March 10, 2018, Johnson left CASIS and is currently associated with business development at Lockheed Martin.

Throughout his career, Johnson has been a solid advocate for STEM. In a statement to the Evening Standard on July 19, 2019, he cited Neil Armstrong as his inspiration. Today, he continues contributing to the aerospace industry as a consultant and remains influential in STEM advocacy.

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Gregory H. “Box” Johnson Speaking Topics

Motivational: corporate, commencement

STEM education: primary/secondary/university levels

Leadership and Management

NASA/non-profit, planning/execution/debrief, team building

Experiences in space, combat, and the Air Force

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson Videos

Living & Working in Space | Gregory Johnson
An interview with former NASA Astronaut, Gregory H. Johnson ...

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Gregory H. “Box” Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Veterans, Business Leadership, STEM Education, College, Commencement, Astronauts, STEM, Motivational, Leadership, Non-Profit and Science.

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Gregory H. “Box” Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Space, Veterans and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Gregory H. “Box” Johnson generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Leland Melvin, Abigail Harrison and Sylvia Acevedo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2024.

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson Speaking Topics

  • Motivational: corporate, commencement

  • STEM education: primary/secondary/university levels

  • Leadership and Management

    NASA/non-profit, planning/execution/debrief, team building

  • Experiences in space, combat, and the Air Force

Gregory H. “Box” Johnson Videos

Living & Working in Space | Gregory Johnson
An interview with former NASA Astronaut, Gregory H. Johnson ...
  • How do I book Gregory H. “Box” Johnson to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gregory H. “Box” Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gregory H. “Box” Johnson or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Gregory H. “Box” Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gregory H. “Box” Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Gregory H. “Box” Johnson speak about?

    Gregory H. “Box” Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Space, Veterans, Business Leadership, STEM Education, College, Commencement, Astronauts, STEM, Motivational, Leadership, Non-Profit and Science.
  • Where does Gregory H. “Box” Johnson travel from?

    Gregory H. “Box” Johnson generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Gregory H. “Box” Johnson?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gregory H. “Box” Johnson for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gregory H. “Box” Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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