Bridgit Mendler Joins Space Foundation Board, Focusing on Space Infrastructure

Bridgit Mendler joined the Space Foundation board of directors in Colorado Springs on September 25, 2026. She is the co-founder of Northwood Space, a company that aims to streamline ground infrastructure for space launches. The Space Foundation CEO noted that Mendler contributes technical credibility and entrepreneurial achievement to the board.

The event relates to the growth of the space economy, as Northwood Space works to scale infrastructure on demand without traditional procurement challenges. Mendler holds a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a J.D. from Harvard. Her involvement complements the Foundation’s expertise in civil space and industry.