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Dr. Kirby Runyon

Space Exploration Leader & Zero Gravity Coach and Planetary Geologist, CEO of Planex.space

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Dr. Kirby Runyon Biography

Dr. Kirby Runyon speaks on space exploration and space experiences for the everyday person. He holds a PhD in planetary geology from Johns Hopkins University, coaches flyers in zero gravity (weightlessness) with The Zero Gravity Corporation, researches the Moon and planets as a NASA-funded scientist, and was awarded the NASA Group Achievement Award for the New Horizons mission to the planet Pluto. Runyon has trained Virgin Galactic private astronauts (space tourists) in the geologic landforms they will see from space and advises the entertainment industry in space realism.

As featured in The Washington Post, BBC, CBC, Scientific American, NASA TV, The Baltimore Sun, New York Times, and more, Runyon is an expert explainer of all-things space exploration. Even the non-technical in your audience will catch his enthusiasm. Past speaking events include the Humans to Mars Summit, company employee enrichment talks, and numerous non-profit presentations on bridging the religion-science divide.

Speaking Topics
  • You Should Take Better Vacations and Outer Space is the Answer

    Tropical turquoise water, sublimely detailed medieval cathedrals, and mountain views…they’re great, but what if there were more exciting ways to vacation? What if you really could take a vacation to outer space without leaving Earth? Would you actually feel that sense of transcendent awe — that cognitive shift in awareness — that astronauts report? Dr. Kirby believes the answer is YES!

    He'll show you how to take your next vacation in outer space...without leaving Earth. From the most Moon• and Mars-like landscapes in the American Southwest to floating in space-like weightlessness onboard a Zero Gravity airplane. Best of all, he'll show how you can stay inspired through space exploration in your everyday life.

  • Landscapes Beyond: The Cutting Edge of Spacecraft Exploration of the Planets, Moons, and Asteroids around the Solar System.

    What is the most awe-inspiring natural location you’ve ever been to? Maybe the Grand Canyon or the beaches of Bora Bora? What emotions would you feel if you could see—up close—the landscapes on the worlds beyond Earth? Seeing the latest spacecraft images from around the Solar System, prepare to scrape your jaw off the floor as Dr. Kirby Runyon helps you understand what you’re seeing. Ride along with him as he was the first person to glimpse mountains on Pluto as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft zipped past that tiny planet. Discover the morning fog role through Mars’ Grand Canyon—Valles Mariners. Witness the violence of volcanoes from Hawaii to Jupiter’s moon Io and beyond.

    Attendees leave with a heightened sense of awe of the natural world above them and equipped with the knowledge to feed their newfound interest. 'His obvious excitement and enthusiasm for his subject was contagious', and he was able to break down some complex systems into understandable pieces.

  • Science and Spirituality: Can I be both a scientific and a spiritual person?

    Dr. Kirby Runyon shares his personal story in spirituality and science. A passion for space science and lifelong spiritual practice combine in complimentary ways. Kirby shatters the misconception that scientists can’t be spiritual while staying true to the scientific method.

    Kirby has spent decades integrating his two life passions-faith and science--into a beautiful tapestry. He weaves together these oft-opposed subjects in thought-provoking and accessible ways, encouraging his audience to think deeply, question their assumptions, and take in the wonder and grandeur of it all. His ability to communicate with energy and precision is unmatched, which pairs superbly with his thoughtfulness and insight.

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News
  • The Overview Effect at Home: Exploring Otherworldly Terrain With Space Tourists on Earth

    Visit the planets without leaving Earth is the calling of Planex, a planetary experience consulting group that provides up-close-and-personal multi-day expeditions to New Mexico’s most space-like landscapes. The selling point is that they’re similar to landforms on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter’s moon Io, and elsewhere in the Solar System, giving tourists a glimpse of what it would be like to...

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  • HOW TO BOOK Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Dr. Kirby Runyon for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Dr. Kirby Runyon, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Dr. Kirby Runyon or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Kirby Runyon, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Dr. Kirby Runyon charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Dr. Kirby Runyon, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Dr. Kirby Runyon for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Kirby Runyon for your next private or corporate function.
  • WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Dr. Kirby Runyon or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Dr. Kirby Runyon or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Space Exploration Leader & Zero Gravity Coach and Planetary Geologist, CEO of Planex.space

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Dr. Kirby Runyon Biography

Dr. Kirby Runyon speaks on space exploration and space experiences for the everyday person. He holds a PhD in planetary geology from Johns Hopkins University, coaches flyers in zero gravity (weightlessness) with The Zero Gravity Corporation, researches the Moon and planets as a NASA-funded scientist, and was awarded the NASA Group Achievement Award for the New Horizons mission to the planet Pluto. Runyon has trained Virgin Galactic private astronauts (space tourists) in the geologic landforms they will see from space and advises the entertainment industry in space realism.

As featured in The Washington Post, BBC, CBC, Scientific American, NASA TV, The Baltimore Sun, New York Times, and more, Runyon is an expert explainer of all-things space exploration. Even the non-technical in your audience will catch his enthusiasm. Past speaking events include the Humans to Mars Summit, company employee enrichment talks, and numerous non-profit presentations on bridging the religion-science divide.

Dr. Kirby Runyon Speaking Topics

  • You Should Take Better Vacations and Outer Space is the Answer

    Tropical turquoise water, sublimely detailed medieval cathedrals, and mountain views…they’re great, but what if there were more exciting ways to vacation? What if you really could take a vacation to outer space without leaving Earth? Would you actually feel that sense of transcendent awe — that cognitive shift in awareness — that astronauts report? Dr. Kirby believes the answer is YES!

    He'll show you how to take your next vacation in outer space...without leaving Earth. From the most Moon• and Mars-like landscapes in the American Southwest to floating in space-like weightlessness onboard a Zero Gravity airplane. Best of all, he'll show how you can stay inspired through space exploration in your everyday life.

  • Landscapes Beyond: The Cutting Edge of Spacecraft Exploration of the Planets, Moons, and Asteroids around the Solar System.

    What is the most awe-inspiring natural location you’ve ever been to? Maybe the Grand Canyon or the beaches of Bora Bora? What emotions would you feel if you could see—up close—the landscapes on the worlds beyond Earth? Seeing the latest spacecraft images from around the Solar System, prepare to scrape your jaw off the floor as Dr. Kirby Runyon helps you understand what you’re seeing. Ride along with him as he was the first person to glimpse mountains on Pluto as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft zipped past that tiny planet. Discover the morning fog role through Mars’ Grand Canyon—Valles Mariners. Witness the violence of volcanoes from Hawaii to Jupiter’s moon Io and beyond.

    Attendees leave with a heightened sense of awe of the natural world above them and equipped with the knowledge to feed their newfound interest. 'His obvious excitement and enthusiasm for his subject was contagious', and he was able to break down some complex systems into understandable pieces.

  • Science and Spirituality: Can I be both a scientific and a spiritual person?

    Dr. Kirby Runyon shares his personal story in spirituality and science. A passion for space science and lifelong spiritual practice combine in complimentary ways. Kirby shatters the misconception that scientists can’t be spiritual while staying true to the scientific method.

    Kirby has spent decades integrating his two life passions-faith and science--into a beautiful tapestry. He weaves together these oft-opposed subjects in thought-provoking and accessible ways, encouraging his audience to think deeply, question their assumptions, and take in the wonder and grandeur of it all. His ability to communicate with energy and precision is unmatched, which pairs superbly with his thoughtfulness and insight.

Dr. Kirby Runyon Videos

  • Dr. Kirby Runyon's Speaker Reel
    Space exploration is an experience that inspires! Let me bring my enthusiastic message about space exploration to your audience.

FAQs on booking Dr. Kirby Runyon

  • How to book Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Dr. Kirby Runyon for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Dr. Kirby Runyon, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Dr. Kirby Runyon or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Kirby Runyon, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Dr. Kirby Runyon charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Dr. Kirby Runyon, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Kirby Runyon?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Dr. Kirby Runyon for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Kirby Runyon for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Dr. Kirby Runyon or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Dr. Kirby Runyon or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Dr. Kirby Runyon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as You Should Take Better Vacations and Outer Space is the Answer, Landscapes Beyond: The Cutting Edge of Spacecraft Exploration of the Planets, Moons, and Asteroids around the Solar System. and Science and Spirituality: Can I be both a scientific and a spiritual person?. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Kirby Runyon for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dr. Kirby Runyon generally travels from Baltimore, MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Alyssa Carson, Thomas D. Jones, PhD, James Melton, Leroy Chiao and Dr. Sharon Arrindell. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Kirby Runyon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Dr. Kirby Runyon Speaking Topics

  • You Should Take Better Vacations and Outer Space is the Answer

    Tropical turquoise water, sublimely detailed medieval cathedrals, and mountain views…they’re great, but what if there were more exciting ways to vacation? What if you really could take a vacation to outer space without leaving Earth? Would you actually feel that sense of transcendent awe — that cognitive shift in awareness — that astronauts report? Dr. Kirby believes the answer is YES!

    He'll show you how to take your next vacation in outer space...without leaving Earth. From the most Moon• and Mars-like landscapes in the American Southwest to floating in space-like weightlessness onboard a Zero Gravity airplane. Best of all, he'll show how you can stay inspired through space exploration in your everyday life.

  • Landscapes Beyond: The Cutting Edge of Spacecraft Exploration of the Planets, Moons, and Asteroids around the Solar System.

    What is the most awe-inspiring natural location you’ve ever been to? Maybe the Grand Canyon or the beaches of Bora Bora? What emotions would you feel if you could see—up close—the landscapes on the worlds beyond Earth? Seeing the latest spacecraft images from around the Solar System, prepare to scrape your jaw off the floor as Dr. Kirby Runyon helps you understand what you’re seeing. Ride along with him as he was the first person to glimpse mountains on Pluto as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft zipped past that tiny planet. Discover the morning fog role through Mars’ Grand Canyon—Valles Mariners. Witness the violence of volcanoes from Hawaii to Jupiter’s moon Io and beyond.

    Attendees leave with a heightened sense of awe of the natural world above them and equipped with the knowledge to feed their newfound interest. 'His obvious excitement and enthusiasm for his subject was contagious', and he was able to break down some complex systems into understandable pieces.

  • Science and Spirituality: Can I be both a scientific and a spiritual person?

    Dr. Kirby Runyon shares his personal story in spirituality and science. A passion for space science and lifelong spiritual practice combine in complimentary ways. Kirby shatters the misconception that scientists can’t be spiritual while staying true to the scientific method.

    Kirby has spent decades integrating his two life passions-faith and science--into a beautiful tapestry. He weaves together these oft-opposed subjects in thought-provoking and accessible ways, encouraging his audience to think deeply, question their assumptions, and take in the wonder and grandeur of it all. His ability to communicate with energy and precision is unmatched, which pairs superbly with his thoughtfulness and insight.

Dr. Kirby Runyon Speaker Videos

  • Dr. Kirby Runyon's Speaker Reel
    Space exploration is an experience that inspires! Let me bring my enthusiastic message about space exploration to your audience.

Dr. Kirby Runyon News

  • The Overview Effect at Home: Exploring Otherworldly Terrain With Space Tourists on Earth

    Visit the planets without leaving Earth is the calling of Planex, a planetary experience consulting group that provides up-close-and-personal multi-day expeditions to New Mexico’s most space-like landscapes. The selling point is that they’re similar to landforms on the Moon, Mars, Jupiter’s moon Io, and elsewhere in the Solar System, giving tourists a glimpse of what it would be like to...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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