Blue Origin's Loay Elbasyouni is rethinking power systems for air, space, and AI

Loay Elbasyouni, Senior Manager of Engine Electrical Design at Blue Origin and founder of the low-power AI startup AstraQua, has built a career focused on solving complex problems in power and energy systems across aerospace, renewable energy, and AI. His work spans from NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity to next-generation rocket engines, driven by a passion to develop advanced, cost-effective technologies that improve life on Earth and beyond. Elbasyouni’s journey began with a childhood curiosity about electronics and entrepreneurship, leading him to innovate in electric cars, electric aircraft, and now space propulsion and low-power AI. Elbasyouni emphasizes a consistent theme throughout his career: leveraging dual-use technologies that serve both space exploration and terrestrial applications. His involvement with NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter came from a combination of being in the right place at the right time and a strong commitment to cutting-edge, impactful technologies. He views his work as part of a broader mission to tackle seemingly impossible challenges and