Bernard Harris

The SPACE Agency is the official representative for astronaut and speaker Dr. Bernard Harris.  The first African-American to walk in space, Bernard Harris was selected for NASA astronaut training in January of 1990.  Harris flew as a Mission Specialist on STS-55 and as Payload Commander on STS-63.  It was during this flight that Harris performed his history-making spacewalk.  Click here to find out more about this highly sought after speaker.  

In addition to speaking worldwide, Harris is also the founder of The Harris Foundation, which is powered through two different programs - Dare to Dream and the ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp.  Through these initiatives, The Harris Foundation encourages math and Science education, motivates kids to stay in school, fosters youth leadership and citizenship, as well as instilling the values of responsibility, fairness and respect.  To date, more than 2,500 K-12 students have participated.  Visit The Harris Foundation to find out how you can participate and contribute.  

Equally as impressive, Harris serves as President & CEO of Vesalius Ventures, a unique venture capital vehicle solely dedicated to funding the development of new technologies in order to advance the world of telemedicine.  Harris brings 37 years of total experience in research, management and hardware/product development to the company.  Past experience includes Vice President of SPACEHAB, Inc., marketing  the company’s space-based products and services and Vice President of Business Development for Space Media, Inc., establishing an international space education program for students. In addition, Harris is a member of the board of some of the leading technology companies in the world.