Starting a long-time interest in space exploration Michael Marzano attended Space Camp while in grade school in 1994. This led to a lifelong interest in space exploration and all things aerospace. A graduate of Lewis University and the Community College of the Air Force with Associates and Bachelors Degrees of Science in Aviation. Michael is a former Air National Guard Aviator and current Civil Air Patrol Pilot. Michael is also the Director of Aerospace Education for Civil Air Patrol's Illinois Wing. As of 2018, Michael has served as the Assistant Director of the Civil Air Patrol's Space Command Familiarization Course at Cape Canaveral. In addition to being a Solar System Ambassador, Michael is an alumnus of several NASA Social events.