Introducing Open Lunar’s new Registry Lead, Christine Tiballi
AUTHOR: CHRISTINE TIBALLI, OPEN LUNAR FELLOW AND REGISTRY LEAD
Open Lunar Foundation is excited to welcome Christine Tiballi to the team. Read Christine’s welcome note below.
Joining the Open Lunar Foundation as the Lunar Registry Lead feels like a natural extension of my curiosity and commitment to sustainable innovation. We sit at a remarkable inflection point for lunar exploration: mission cadence is increasing, a viable lunar and cislunar economy is on the horizon, and the need for collaborative, transparent, and open communication is more urgent than ever.
My path here has woven through startups, architecture and engineering, and big-picture strategy across climate technology, infrastructure development, and design frameworks. Across two decades, I’ve translated complex technical ideas into practical systems and solutions, from using GEOINT and AI to map and optimize underutilized resources, to designing digital tools that help distill and quantify complex environments.
My first engagement with Open Lunar came earlier this year as a research fellow, developing operational guidelines for designated lunar activity areas, with a focus on equitable, collaborative frameworks. Recently, my research has centered on digital twin technology and the potential for a dynamic, open model to empower stakeholders, foster trust, and bridge interests among diverse stakeholders, all foundational goals of the Lunar Registry.
For me, the Registry is more than just a database. It’s the foundation for shared progress, built on openness, cooperation, and striking the right balance between ambition and stewardship. I’m excited to work with our community to shape something useful and impactful right out of the gate, and to make sure it reflects both the realities of operational complexity and the ideals of sustainable exploration.
My earliest memories of space trace back to evenings with my grandfather, who taught celestial navigation to naval pilots. We’d spend nights under the stars, where he’d share origin stories on star formation and how they guide those willing to explore the unknown. Those moments were my first lessons in celestial curiosity, seeing the sky not just as something to wonder about, but as a map inviting exploration.
If you share an interest in shaping responsible space activity, or want to talk about where the next wave of lunar exploration is headed, let’s connect. I’m looking forward to the conversations ahead.