ABOUT US

We are an non-profit organization, founded in 2023, dedicated to mitigating space debris through advocacy and education.

We started the Space Debris Foundation because of the increasing risk of space debris to space technologies that are utilized on a daily basis, such as broadband internet, GPS, and communication. Space debris also poses a threat to space operations, military defense, and national security.

We hope to educate the public on the importance of space and inspire the next generation of leaders in the field to get involved in the effort.

Let's continue to reach for the stars, and not forget about the positive impact that space can provide for everyone.

Meet the Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Founder, CEO, Executive Director

Tate Few, M.S., CCMA, ACNP

Tate obtained his Masters of Science in Aerospace Sciences, which included an interdisciplinary focus in engineering, human factors, planetary science, and space law. His research focused on addressing space debris mitigation. In addition, he obtained a B.A. in Intelligence and National Security, where he researched space-based warfare, geopolitical concerns, and the development of public-private partnerships in space. He is also an analog astronaut, serving as the Health & Safety Officer (HSO) on the MDRS TS1 mission- Crew 340 and as a Mission Specialist on ILMAH XXII, where he researched team dynamics and response in off-nominal scenarios. He is also a member of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences after participating in the PoSSUM scientist-astronaut program where he focused on design and training aspects integral to noctilucent cloud tomography on suborbital commercial space vehicles. He is currently finishing his J.D./LL.M. in Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi, where his research is addressing feasibility of space debris salvaging and recycling, in addition to seperate research on medical-decision making for long-term human spaceflight.

Tate has worked for ARKA Group, L.P., now CACI, in their contracts division since May 2025, has served on the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Discussion Group for the U.S. Department of State delegation to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS) since January 2026, has served on the Space Resource Activities (SRA) Discussion Group for the U.S. Department of State delegation to UNCOPUOS since March 2026, and served on the Expert Initiative on Article XI of the Outer Space Treaty for the International Institute of Space Law drafting a Conference Report to the Legal Subcommittee of UNCOPUOS from February 2026 to April 2026.

Co-Founder

Gabriel Boyer, B.A.

Gabriel obtained a B.A. in International Relations, where he gained extensive study abroad experience in places such as Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Armenia. Upon graduation, he served as a Financial Analyst for Fortis Lux. He also served as a Client Development Associate at CEO Coaching International, where he improved executive leadership and organizational performance.

Education Program Director

Anthony Dorado, M.S.

Anthony obtained his Masters in Educational Studies and Special Education at Johns Hopkins University. He served as the Director of Coaching and Teacher Onboarding at The Next Step Public Charter School, where he spearheaded initiatives and programs. His passion for education and innovation extended beyond the classroom, leading him to co-found a successful YouTube channel that grew in tremendous subscribers, securing prestigious awards.

Anthony also serves as the Executive Director of the Greater DC Metro Area for the City Teaching Alliance. His leadership spans across K-12 instruction, coaching, and program management. He has led impactful initiatives in Honduras, DC, and across other areas of the United States, driving gains in student achievement.

Government Affairs Director

Col. (Ret.) Mark Beckler, TS, J.D., M.A.

Advisors

Advisor

Michael Dodge, LL.M., J.D.

Michael S. Dodge currently serves as an Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Space Studies at the University of North Dakota. Prof. Dodge received his LL.M. degree in Aviation & Space Law from McGill University in the Fall of 2011. Before attending McGill, he obtained his J.D. in 2008 from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he was also the first recipient of the Certificate in Remote Sensing, Air, and Space Law. He obtained dual degrees in B.S. (in Biological Sciences) and B.A. (in Philosophy) in 2005, from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Prof. Dodge’s research has included GNSS law, remote sensing law & regulation, environmental regulation of outer space, Space Traffic Management (STM), concepts of sovereignty and ownership rights in space, and the nexus of remote sensing technology with global humanitarian law and disaster relief law. Future studies include examination of future environmental regulatory structures for orbital space, as well as domestic United States legislation and its relationship with the precept of non-appropriation in outer space, including an analysis of the ownership of celestial resources from potential asteroid mining operations.

Volunteers

Volunteer

Chase Thompson

Chase Thompson is a third-year political science student at the University of Central Florida (UCF), “Space U”, and a legal researcher with C.J. Wilson Law, P.A., in Orlando. Born and raised on Florida’s Space Coast, he is the co-Founder and President of UCF’s Forum on Space Policy, Economics, and Law (SPEL), where he researches topics in aerospace law and serves as the club’s lead editor for research papers produced by its members. Chase's work on orbital debris is published with the American Bar Association's Forum on Air and Space Law, and he aspires to work in space policy and international relations.

Volunteer

Jacob Cummings

Volunteer

Connor Chen