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Space Exploration, Science & Research Strategy

Combining science leadership, NASA mission experience, and systems strategy to help companies, agencies, and research teams secure funding, shape missions, and deliver public impact—backed by over $10M in competitive awards and national leadership in lunar and planetary exploration.

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Dr. Alex J. Evans is a planetary scientist, engineer, and strategic advisor focused on the future of space exploration and its impact here on Earth. He brings systems thinking and scientific insight to challenges at the intersection of research, innovation, and public impact—drawing from experience across NASA missions, the aerospace industry, national science strategy, and community partnerships.

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Design science-aligned agendas that win funding and drive mission success

Advise startups and nonprofits on lunar and planetary innovation strategy

Lead cross-sector coalitions that integrate science, policy, and community needs

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Everyone Says They Love Space—So Why Won’t They Fund It?
This past fall, I taught EEPS 0050: Earth, Moon, and Mars, an undergraduate course exploring the origins and evolution of rocky worlds. The class was lively, curious, and filled with students who genuinely loved space. They talked about alien civilizations, colonizing Mars, the Apollo and Artemis missions—eyes lit up when discussing the mysteries of the…

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The Fury of Planet Mercury
Mercury is often the oddball of the inner solar system—small, dense, and seemingly inert. But beneath its scorched surface lies a record of planetary processes that punch far above its size class. For planetary scientists, Mercury isn’t just an endpoint in solar system evolution; it’s a testing ground for theories of differentiation, bombardment, and interior…

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From planetary science to leadership retreats, strategic storytelling to research development—I help bridge sectors, disciplines, and frontiers. If you’re ready to accelerate your mission, align your team, or amplify your impact, I’d love to hear from you.