Mark Polansky
Keynote Speaker: Former NASA Astronaut, Military Fighter & Test Pilot
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Mark Polansky Biography
Mark Polansky is a former NASA Astronaut and veteran of three Space Shuttle missions, all of which contributed to assembly of the International Space Station (ISS). He flew on STS-98, STS-116, and STS-127 accumulating close to 1000 hours in space. Polansky graduated from Purdue University with both a B.S. and M.S. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force (USAF) and was subsequently a distinguished graduate from USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training. Polansky then served as a Fighter Pilot in the F-15 and F-5E aircraft. He was then selected to attend USAF Test Pilot School, where he was a distinguished graduate. Polansky’s final Air Force assignment was as a Test Pilot in the F-15 and A-10 aircraft.
Following his Air Force career, Polansky joined NASA as an Instructor and Research Pilot at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. In that capacity, he instructed all astronauts in the T-38 aircraft, and he instructed all Shuttle pilots in NASA’s Shuttle Training Aircraft.
Selected as an astronaut in 1996, Polansky flew three Shuttle missions in space. His first flight was STS-98 in 2001 onboard Atlantis, where he served as the Pilot. This flight delivered the US Destiny Laboratory Module to the ISS.
Originally selected to be the Pilot of STS-117 for his second mission, Polansky was moved up to STS-116 following the Columbia mishap, and he was promoted from Pilot to Commander. In 2006 onboard Discovery, STS-116 continued assembly of the ISS with delivery of the P5 Truss segment. During the mission the ISS electrical system transitioned from its initial configuration to the permanent one.
Polansky’s final flight, STS-127, was onboard Endeavour in 2009. This flight delivered the Japanese Exposed Facility to the ISS. The flight was notable for several firsts: the first Shuttle to dock with ISS which had expanded to a crew of 6, the first time that a total of 13 crew members lived and worked onboard ISS at the same time, and the first time that an Astronaut/Cosmonaut from every ISS partner agency was on orbit together. The mission also consisted of 5 planned spacewalks or EVAs.
In addition to his spaceflights, Polansky held various other leadership positions within the NASA Astronaut Office including Chief Instructor Astronaut, Chief CAPCOM (Spacecraft Communicator), Chief of Return to Flight, Chief of the Shuttle Branch, and Director of Operations Russia at the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia.
In addition to supporting astronaut appearances, Polansky is currently an aerospace executive in support of NASA and the ISS, as well as the commercial spaceflight industry.
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Mark Polansky Speaking Topics
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Teamwork
- International Cooperation and Collaboration
- Inspiring Today’s Youth
- The Environment
- Observations and Philosophical Perspectives
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Mark Polansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Astronauts, Space, Adventure, Technology, Engineering and Science.
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Mark Polansky generally travels from Houston, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Mark Polansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Astronauts, Space and Adventure Speakers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mark Polansky for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Mark Polansky 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 David Wolf, Ron Garan and Abigail Harrison. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mark Polansky for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Mark Polansky Speaking Topics
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- Leadership
- Team Building
- Teamwork
- International Cooperation and Collaboration
- Inspiring Today’s Youth
- The Environment
- Observations and Philosophical Perspectives
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Mark Polansky Videos
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How do I book Mark Polansky to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mark Polansky 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 Mark Polansky, 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 Mark Polansky or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Mark Polansky for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Mark Polansky, 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 $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mark Polansky, 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 Mark Polansky speak about?
Mark Polansky is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Astronauts, Space, Adventure, Technology, Engineering and Science. -
Where does Mark Polansky travel from?
Mark Polansky 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 Mark Polansky?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mark Polansky 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 Mark Polansky 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 Mark Polansky 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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