A volcanologist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Dr. Davies contributed scientific guidance to the symphony’s explosive first movement, Io. His knowledge of tidal heating and lava flow phenomena brought volcanic realism to the score.
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Dr. Ralph Lorenz is a mission architect and planetary scientist whose early work shaped Huygens’ success on Titan. He now plays a key role in Dragonfly’s development, focusing on Titan’s unique environment and drone flight dynamics.

Veteran NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, Nicole has been an integral supporter of THE MOONS SYMPHONY since the 50th anniversary of Apollo 8. Her lived experience in space helped shape the emotional heart of the final movement.

Europa Clipper Project Scientist, Dr. Pappalardo was Amanda’s first NASA contact in 2017 and an early supporter of the symphony’s concept. His guidance and Europa research underpin the second movement’s story.

Prof. Michele Dougherty is a leading physicist and Principal Investigator on the Cassini and JUICE missions. Her magnetometer’s detection of a mysterious signal at Enceladus inspired Movement 4. She supported the project’s debut at Imperial College and Chicago.

As host of Planetary Radio, Mat introduced the symphony to global audiences in 2021. He attended the LSO recording, authored the album sleeve notes, and presented the Ravinia Festival introduction, championing the project from its earliest days.

Cassini and Voyager scientist, Dr. Spilker helped shape the scientific narrative of Movement 4 – Enceladus. She has been a guiding force since the project's early days, connecting Amanda to NASA through a pivotal invitation to present at JPL in 2018.

A Voyager mission scientist and spaceflight architect, Dr. Spilker contributed foundational insights to Miranda, the focus of Movement 5. He brought the story to life on stage at Chicago’s Breaking Barriers Festival, supporting the symphony’s message of exploration.

One of the world’s leading conductors, Marin brought THE MOONS SYMPHONY to life with the London Symphony Orchestra. Her visionary leadership has been essential to translating the cosmic narrative into powerful musical expression.

Planetary geologist and Principal Investigator of the Dragonfly mission to Titan, Dr. Turtle’s expertise directly informed the third movement. She appeared live in Chicago, joining the cast on stage in celebration of music and planetary exploration.

Dr. Xianzhe Jia is a mission scientist for both Europa Clipper and JUICE. He advised Amanda on the science of Ganymede, contributing to Movement 6. His insights also featured in Limelight magazine’s special on THE MOONS SYMPHONY.

As Director of Outreach at Imperial College London, Andrew led the first pilot of Amanda’s LUNAR program, attended by 700+ students. His support has been instrumental in positioning the symphony’s educational mission for global impact.