Independent expert advising across space and defence, with a focus on turning complex technical, operational and strategic challenges into pragmatic outcomes

Connecting A to B: Execution as simple as ABC

Strategic independent defence and space consultancy for AUKUS, APAC and EMEA

Founded in 2016 by one of only two humans on Earth specialised in both mineral resources and space exploration A to B CERNIERA is a niche Defence and Space Advisory with a global network spanning 100+ countries. Principal Andrea Boyd bring 20+ years professional engineering, strategy and multinational management, having worked 15 years as a Flight Controller for the International Space Station, studied Mechatronic Engineering in Australia, specialised in robotics at 영남대학교, worked for many years at the largest remote desert underground mine a then joined the ISS Flight Control Team, certified as a Flight Operations Engineer for payload control, biomedical and crew operations. Andrea’s projects together with the ISS have included spacefood, augmented reality, retinal diagnostics, NEEMO underwater astronaut missions in USA, and conducted crew launches and landings at both Baikonur Cosmodrome and Cape Canaveral.

Andrea’s been instrumental the last 25 years in developing the Australian, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, European and North American space industries with regular keynotes, expert contributions and government advisories. She co-founded Aerospace Futures, still the premier tertiary space conference, and creates scholarships annually for students to attend the biggest international space conference in the world; taught at Space School and Space Camp, volunteered with countless schools and universities around the world for STEM events, gave a TED Talk and has assisted other to follow extraordinary career paths at home and overseas. Andrea meets regularly with Embassies, Federal and State Parliaments; and as a major side project co-founded the Australian Space Agency, serving on its Space Industry Leaders Forum. She created an internship at the United Nations Space Advisory 20 years ago, which became a regular paid opportunity; Andrea serves on key technical committees like the International Astronautical Federation’s Human Spaceflight and Workforce Development Groups; and graduated Cohort 1 from the prestigious Global Executive MBA (Defence and Space).

Customised services: Defence Consulting, Space Consulting, Media Subject Matter Expert, STEM Outreach, Keynote Speaker, International Engagement, Multinational Teamwork, Government Liaison, Technical Committees, Boards and Advisory