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

Time: 15:05 - 16:15 AEST
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

Board Member, Space Industry Association of Australia

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