Earth Space Tech - Kim Ellis Hayes

Earth Space Tech - Kim Ellis Hayes Kim Ellis Hayes is an Associate Professor at Swinburne University & CEO of The Hayes Group

Kim Ellis is an International Lawyer and Scientist, the CEO of International Earth & Space Technology, Adjunct Faculty member for the International Space University and Major Discipline Convenor for Space Technology at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Kim is will complete the training requirements for Suborbital spaceflight as part of the Polar Suborbital Science in the

Upper Mesosphere Research Program during 2021 and will graduate as a Project PoSSUM Scientist-Astronaut Candidate Program Graduate.

05/11/2026

Days like this remind me why I do what I do. 🚀

I spent yesterday at the NC Space Symposium talking with students, researchers, and educators about pathways into the space industry and honestly? I think I learned just as much from them.

Fun fact: Christina Koch and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson are both NC Space Grant alumni. The pipeline is real.

The next generation of space leaders is already here. North Carolina is helping launch them and I got to be part of that conversation.

05/01/2026

Days like this remind me why I do what I do. 🚀

I spent the day at the NC Space Symposium talking with students, researchers, and educators about pathways into the space industry and honestly? I think I learned just as much from them.

Fun fact: Christina Koch and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson from the recent NASA Artemis II mission are both NC Space Grant alumni. The pipeline is real.

The next generation of space leaders is already here. North Carolina is helping launch them and I got to be part of that conversation. (Thanks to the team for the special invitation). On the day that the NASA Astronauts were headed back to land on Earth, I was lucky enough to experience my own Moon 🌖 Joy! lol. I’m certain that many of the young students I spoke with at the event will be a future Astronaut or leader in space! Thankyou all for sharing your hopes and dreams with me! 💕🌟🚀

Congratulations 🎉🍾 🎈 to all of the crew and the thousands of nasa staff and contractors on this historic milestone! Tr...
04/06/2026

Congratulations 🎉🍾 🎈 to all of the crew and the thousands of nasa staff and contractors on this historic milestone! Traveling further than the Apollo 13 team. Most of all it’s so encouraging to see science, discovery and exploration being made a priority to benefit all of humanity.
This picture is a photo I took from the livestream the moment the team surpassed the record distance of humans from Earth.

🚀✨ Launch & Learn is HERE ✨🚀Career crash? Layoff? Feeling lost? You’re not broken — you’re at the beginning of your next...
05/19/2025

🚀✨ Launch & Learn is HERE ✨🚀
Career crash? Layoff? Feeling lost? You’re not broken — you’re at the beginning of your next mission.

In 2008, I lost the job I thought defined my future. What came next?
🎓 Degrees. 🛰 Research. 👩‍🚀 Astronaut Training
Lot's of external funding, scholarships, sponsorships and grants to support my future!
From mining town to microgravity dreams, I rebuilt my life—and so can you.

That’s why I created Launch & Learn — a free weekly newsletter for bold reinvention:
🧠 Career mindset strategies
🔧 Practical pivot tools
🌍 Space-inspired resilience

✨ Ready to build your next launchpad?
📩 Subscribe now: https://leveluplaunchpad.mykajabi.com
🔁 Tag a friend who needs this.

04/23/2025

🌍✨ Happy , Space Enthusiasts! 🚀
I’m over the moon (pun intended!) to share pics from my recent field training with & all my fellow space educators in New Mexico! 🌋 My March expedition to Kilbourne Hole, Aden Crater, Carrizozo Lava Flow, and White Sands National Park was more than a trip—it was immersive training that supercharges my work in space education, workforce development, and leadership! 🌌
🌑 Why Geology Matters for Space
Studying Earth’s landscapes prepares humans for planetary exploration, linking our planet to the cosmos. Here’s what I explored:
✨ Kilbourne Hole 🕳️
A 24,000–80,000-year-old maar crater with mantle xenoliths—deep Earth fragments like those on the Moon and Mars. This analog training sharpens my ability to spot geological clues in extreme environments.
✨ Aden Crater 🌋
A shield volcano with lava tubes and a caldera, mimicking Martian giants like Olympus Mons. How could we prepare for interplanetary missions without analogs.
✨ Carrizozo Lava Flow 🌊
This 5,200-year-old, 42-mile basalt flow looks like lunar lava fields! Studying its ropy pahoehoe textures trains me to interpret surface processes critical for landings.
✨ White Sands National Park 🏜️
Vast gypsum dunes, shaped by ancient lakebeds, mirror Mars and Titan’s landscapes. Exploring these dynamic dunes boosts my understanding of aeolian processes in microgravity.
🚀 From Field to Future
NASA astronauts train at these analog sites to prep for Moon and Mars missions, and this experience levels up my impact:
📚 Higher Education: At , I weave these real-world insights into my teaching practice.

Fieldwork isn’t just science—it’s a masterclass in overcoming barriers (like balancing on lava in jeans! 😅).
💚 Protecting Our Planet
This , let’s learn from Earth’s history and champion its tomorrow! 🌏
How are you celebrating Earth Day? Drop your ideas below! 👇

Thanks so much (author of the Worthy Book and the newest guest Shark 🦈 on Shark Tank!) Feeling unstoppable after Jamie ...
03/24/2025

Thanks so much (author of the Worthy Book and the newest guest Shark 🦈 on Shark Tank!) Feeling unstoppable after Jamie Kern Lima’s uplifting words. Don’t underestimate yourself – big things are coming!

🚀 Touchdown at Spaceport America—where the future of spaceflight takes off! 🌎✨ Standing here, I’m reminded that every gr...
03/07/2025

🚀 Touchdown at Spaceport America—where the future of spaceflight takes off! 🌎✨ Standing here, I’m reminded that every great mission starts with a launchpad. Whether it’s pioneering space research, training the next generation of explorers, or preparing for my own journey beyond Earth, this place represents what’s possible when we dare to dream big.
Your mind is where everything starts ⭐️
Taking control of your mindset through action and hard work.

Believe in yourself ⭐️
Trust the pathway will appear ⭐️
Step confidently in the direction of your dreams ⭐️ (whether you are supported or not. )
If you’re waiting for a round of applause before you take off, you’ll never leave the launchpad. 🚀 Cheer for yourself, fuel your own mission, and let success be the sonic boom they can’t ignore. 💥✨

From the vast New Mexico desert to the edge of space, the journey is just beginning! Who else is ready to build their own launchpad to the future? 🔥🚀
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Not all doorways to your future look like doorways! Recognizing your next step and finding the right door is challenging...
03/06/2025

Not all doorways to your future look like doorways! Recognizing your next step and finding the right door is challenging at times. This amazing spaceport has a hidden door that opens to a world of pure imagination, hopes, dreams and magic.

Walk through it if you dare!

🚀🎶 “Whatever it takes!” 🎶 🚀Those lyrics hit differently when you’re dreaming big and shooting for the stars, right? Ever...
02/27/2025

🚀🎶 “Whatever it takes!” 🎶 🚀
Those lyrics hit differently when you’re dreaming big and shooting for the stars, right?
Ever feel like you’re ready to break through the atmosphere and take off to new heights? That’s what whatever it takes is all about—pushing past limits, even when the odds seem stacked against you. We all face setbacks, whether it’s a job loss or a challenge that feels impossible. But guess what? It’s those moments that set the stage for leveling up and finding your next big launchpad. 🌌💥.

Let this post be the perfect reminder that it’s all about finding new opportunities to LEVEL UP. And trust us, those new horizons are just waiting for you to launch. 🚀

Here’s the fun part: Can you guess what this iconic graphic represents? Hint: It’s a place where dreams literally take flight. 🚀

Remember, whatever it takes, you’ve got what it takes to keep soaring toward the stars. 🌠

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