Loay Elbasyouni
Loay Elbasyouni is a tech leader and entrepreneur renowned for his pivotal role in NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter, where he led the development of its propulsion systems. His work spans major projects, including the first Ford electric car and the Blue Moon lander for the NASA Artemis 5 mission. Currently, Loay is focused on AstraQua, a company specializing in autonomous AI-driven exploration robotics. With broad experience as an engineer and tech leader, he has successfully led teams in both startups and large corporations, with expertise in automotive, aerospace, and space. He has worked on diverse products such as drones, robotics, large aircraft, and rockets. Additionally, Loay is active in inspiring others through his public speaking and is on track to become an astronaut.