Ali G.

Ali cites her most meaningful accomplishment as the mentoring programs she’s helped develop linking San Jose State students with NASA

Of all the SFA Awards, the Silver Snoopy best symbolizes the intent and spirit of Space Flight Awareness. An astronaut always presents the Silver Snoopy because it is the astronauts’ own award for outstanding performance, contributing to flight safety and mission success. Fewer than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receive it annually, making it a special honor to receive this award.
The award is a sterling silver Snoopy lapel pin that has flown in space, plus a certificate of… Show more

Of all the SFA Awards, the Silver Snoopy best symbolizes the intent and spirit of Space Flight Awareness. An astronaut always presents the Silver Snoopy because it is the astronauts’ own award for outstanding performance, contributing to flight safety and mission success. Fewer than 1 percent of the aerospace program workforce receive it annually, making it a special honor to receive this award.
The award is a sterling silver Snoopy lapel pin that has flown in space, plus a certificate of appreciation and commendation letter for the employee, both signed by the astronaut.

This award was giving to Ali because of her work at NASA ARC Show less

for the exceptional work on ESD

GMiS has recognized the achievements of America’s top engineers and scientists from the Hispanic community. These STEM leaders, innovators and champions represent the best and brightest minds our nation has to offer. They are symbols of Hispanic contributions at the highest levels of academia, government, military and corporate America. HENAAC award winners are proof that the Hispanic community is capable of stepping up to the leadership roles that the new demographics position demands. Winners… Show more

GMiS has recognized the achievements of America’s top engineers and scientists from the Hispanic community. These STEM leaders, innovators and champions represent the best and brightest minds our nation has to offer. They are symbols of Hispanic contributions at the highest levels of academia, government, military and corporate America. HENAAC award winners are proof that the Hispanic community is capable of stepping up to the leadership roles that the new demographics position demands. Winners receive their award at the HENAAC Awards show, a black tie gala event that serves as the climax of the annual GMiS Conference in October. Show less

In September 2019, Ali was given the Most Promising Scientist or Engineer award at the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Corporation (HENNAC).

In October of 2018, Ali received the Women of Color (WOC) Outstanding Technical Contribution in Government Award.
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Ali’s international recognition includes the Ohtli Award or Reconocimiento Ohtli, presented to her May 3, 2018. The Mexican Government bestows this honor to individuals who have given assistance to Mexican citizens or promoted their culture.
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In February of 2018, Ali was awarded the 2017 Space Technology Award for the Project Nodes.

Ms. Guarneros-Luna began a personal initiative to engage frequently with disadvantaged minority schools and organizations, to increase students' exposure to positive role models at NASA in science and technology, and provide learning opportunities.

Modular Rapidly Manufactured Small Satellite---For dedication and exceptional performance in research and development of modular design and manufacturing processes for spacecraft systems.

SPHERES--For dedication and exceptional performance in the development and operations of free flying robotic satellites inside the ISS testing autonomous satellite maneuvers.

TechEdSat / TechEdSat 3p---TechEdSat: For exceptional performance and dedication in the development, test, launch, ISS deployment, and operation of the TechEdSat Nanosatellite spaceflight mission; launching the first NASA CubeSat from the ISS. TechEdSat-3p: For exceptional performance and dedication in the development, test, launch, ISS deployment, and operation of the TechEdSat-3p Nanosatellite “Exo-Brake” spaceflight mission; launching the first 3u NASA CubeSat from the ISS.

Network and Operations Demonstration Satellites---For dedication and exceptional performance in two nanosatellites that will be deployed from ISS to demonstrate networking and advanced multi-spacecraft operations

Ms. Ali Guarneros Luna is a senior NASA aerospace engineer supporting the "Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)" Program and a number of small satellite spaceflight projects within the Engineering Directorate of the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. She has made significant contributions as a member of the SPHERES Engineering team, a group that helps scientists, companies and government institutions from all over the world access the highly… Show more

Ms. Ali Guarneros Luna is a senior NASA aerospace engineer supporting the "Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES)" Program and a number of small satellite spaceflight projects within the Engineering Directorate of the NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. She has made significant contributions as a member of the SPHERES Engineering team, a group that helps scientists, companies and government institutions from all over the world access the highly advanced robot platforms that are located on the International Space Station (ISS).

Ali is an active member of the community, participating in multiple STEM related associations and supports numerous events each year. She mentors girls and young women as well as students ranging from elementary school to the university level. Ali received both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from San Jose State University. In October of 2013, Ali was honored by Great Minds in STEM with a HENAAC Luminary Award. Show less