Empowering the Next Generation: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Space Future

Time: 15:05 - 16:15
Room: C4.4

In this Special Session for space education leaders, participants will learn from international leaders in space sustainability, and co-design innovative ways to engage the next generation in STEM and space careers. This interactive session focuses on developing challenges for K-12 students that integrate space sustainability, foster critical thinking, and empower students to create solutions to real-world challenges. Participate in lightning talks from space industry leaders and collaborative workshops, and join an international network shaping a sustainable space future.

Organizers

Sophie POISEL

Head of Academy, Powerhouse

Australia

Aude VIGNELLES

Director, Vignelles Space Pty Ltd

Australia

Speakers and Facilitators

Aarti HOLLA-MAINI

Director, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)

Austria

Aude VIGNELLES

Director, Vignelles Space Pty Ltd

Australia

Tim PARSONS

Entrepreneur-in- Residence, National Space Industry Hub

Australia

Sandy TIRTEY

Senior Director, Global Launch Services and Rocket Lab Australia, Rocket Lab

Australia

Julia MITCHELL

Lead Systems Engineering and Payloads, Space Machines Company

Australia