OUR STORY
Illuminating the Future of the Space Economy
Trusted intelligence begins with understanding why the future of space matters.
Why We Exist
The global space economy is entering a period of unprecedented growth and transformation. Commercial innovation, technological advancement, and international collaboration are redefining how humanity explores, utilizes, and benefits from space. At the same time, this rapid evolution has created new complexities across markets, infrastructure, investment, sustainability, and policy.
ILLUMULUS Space was established to help leaders navigate this evolving landscape through trusted intelligence, strategic insight, and meaningful collaboration. We believe better decisions begin with better intelligence—connecting information across disciplines to identify opportunities, understand emerging trends, and strengthen strategic decision-making throughout the global space economy.
Our Mission
To deliver trusted intelligence, strategic insight, and meaningful connections that advance the global space economy.
Our Vision
A future where trusted intelligence empowers governments, industry, academia, investors, and innovators to build a more connected, sustainable, and prosperous space economy.
Our Evolution
ILLUMULUS Space represents the evolution of ILLUMULUS—a brand founded on systems thinking, innovation, and strategic advisory. As the global space economy has emerged as one of the defining frontiers of the 21st century, our focus has evolved to meet the growing demand for trusted intelligence, strategic insight, and meaningful collaboration across the space ecosystem.
Today, ILLUMULUS Space is dedicated to advancing the future of the space economy through research, advisory services, executive engagement, and intelligence that helps organizations navigate one of the world’s fastest-growing industries.
Leadership & Advisors
We are a group of scientists, analysts, policymakers, developers, & technologists driven by our passion to make things better. Utilizing our skills and experience, we take data to the next level for organizations to grow.
Frank Trevino
Managing Partner
Frank Trevino Jr. is the managing partner of ILLUMULUS Space and a strategic advisor focused on advancing the global space economy. His work spans space policy, infrastructure, sustainability, investment, and public-private collaboration, bringing together government, industry, academia, and international partners to address emerging opportunities and complex challenges. Through ILLUMULUS Space, Frank champions trusted intelligence that helps leaders make informed decisions and shape the future of space.
Jade Kim
Managing Partner
Jade Kim is Managing Partner at ILLUMULUS Space, where she leads strategic operations, partnerships, and organizational growth. With more than a decade of leadership experience in engineering, technology, and innovation, she helps translate strategic vision into execution. Her expertise in building high-performing organizations and managing complex initiatives strengthens ILLUMULUS Space’s ability to deliver trusted intelligence and advisory services across the global space ecosystem.
Scott Firsing, Ph.D
Senior Advisor
Dr. Scott Firsing is an internationally recognized leader in aerospace, higher education, and international affairs. With more than two decades of experience working across government, academia, and industry, he provides strategic guidance on aviation, space policy, international collaboration, and emerging technologies. His global perspective supports ILLUMULUS Space’s mission to connect intelligence with informed leadership.
Nethika Suraweera Ph.D
AI & Data Intelligence Advisor
Dr. Nethika Suraweera is an artificial intelligence scientist specializing in machine learning, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Her work focuses on applying AI to complex challenges through scalable, evidence-based solutions. At ILLUMULUS Space, she contributes expertise in artificial intelligence and data intelligence to support strategic analysis across the evolving space economy.
Justin Williams
Technology & Innovation Advisor
Justin Williams is a technology executive and entrepreneur with extensive experience leading digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology initiatives. As Founder of Tinman Kinetics, he has delivered enterprise-scale solutions across multiple industries while helping organizations translate innovation into practical outcomes. At ILLUMULUS Space, he advises on emerging technologies, commercialization, and the digital capabilities shaping the future of the space economy.
