Dr. Fernando De La Peña Named 2025 University of Phoenix Luminary

Aexa Aerospace is proud to announce that its CEO and Founder, Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, has been named a 2025 University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary. This annual honor is awarded to only 76 alumni worldwide for their leadership, innovation, and positive impact.

Leading Space Innovation with Purpose

Dr. De La Peña leads the team behind HoloConnect, the groundbreaking platform that made possible the first off-planet holographic teleportation to the International Space Station in 2021. That achievement marked a bold shift in the future of immersive communication.

“This award isn’t just about the past,” said Dr. De La Peña. “It’s fuel for what we’re building next.”

NASA recognized his leadership with both the Director’s Innovation Award and the Exceptional Software Award. Under his guidance, Aexa supports U.S. federal agencies, global enterprises, and healthcare providers with immersive, real-time technologies.

A Recognition of Global Impact

More importantly, this Luminary award reflects a lifelong mission to connect humanity through innovation. Dr. De La Peña continues to inspire technologists across industries and cultures.

Learn more about the University of Phoenix Alumni Luminary Program.

To demonstrate this mission in action, read about Aexa’s HoloConnect demonstration aboard the ISS.

In summary, this recognition reinforces Fernando De La Peña’s role as a global leader in space, AI, and immersive communication. The 2025 Luminary award is not just a title—it’s a tribute to vision, courage, and human connection.

About Aexa Aerospace
Aexa Aerospace is a NASA-award-winning technology company specializing in immersive communication, holography, and AI-driven collaboration tools. Its flagship platform, HoloConnect, enables real-time holographic interaction and presence—connecting astronauts, doctors, engineers, and leaders across physical and virtual spaces. Aexa supports government, commercial, and healthcare clients with cutting-edge solutions that redefine human interaction in mission-critical environments.