Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom

Emeline is a space entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, writer, and podcaster. She is the Co-Founder and CEO of SpaceBase, a social enterprise focused on co-creating space ecosystems. Emeline has also co-founded International Space Consultants and the Global Space Enablers Network, an alliance of space ecosystem builders helping catalyse space industries particularly in emerging economies.

Emeline served as the Chief Impact Officer and Executive VP of Operations at Singularity University and is currently their Global Space Fellow. She was the Director of Program Development and Operations for Space Adventures, the first space tourism company to send private citizens to space.

Emeline is a citizen of New Zealand, the Philippines, and the United States. She holds a BSc. and MSc. in Physics and Earth and Space Science, and is an alumna and Adjunct Faculty of the International Space University. She serves on the Associate Editorial Board of the New Space journal. She is on the Global Advisory Board of Obuda University’s Space Lab and on the Board of Trustees for the Ten to the 9th+ Foundation. Emeline is co-author of the book “Realizing Tomorrow: The Path to Private Space Flight. Along with her husband Eric Dahlstrom, she received the Kea World Class New Zealand Friend of New Zealand Award in 2023 for contributions to growing the space ecosystem in New Zealand.