Space Adventures
Akane McCarthy began their career in 2005 as the Vice President of Spaceflight Programs at Space Adventures. Akane then became the Director of Program Operations at the same company. In 2008, they moved to Zero Gravity Corporation, where they became the Vice President of Program Operations.
Akane McCarthy obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication, General from Fort Lewis College.
Space Adventures
Space Adventures has arranged all eight of the spaceflights completed by private citizens to date.