Feb 3, 2023
"Space Prize” seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences.
In this episode, Ben and Kim discuss where the Space Prize is going next, the importance of mentorship and the role of science communication in inspiring the next generation of young women in Space!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:16 Please rate and review the podcast!
01:06 Kim Macharia
01:46 Space Prize
04:54 The Pipeline Problem
06:10 Space Literacy
08:13 Space Education
08:50 Telescope in every school in the world
09:52 What are the Space Prize’s?
12:04 importance of Mentorship
13:33 Different Judges/Mentors depending on location
14:00 The Application
16:00 Funding
17:30 Locations
19:15 Next Space Prize in May: Brazil
19:37 Challenges of new locations
21:28 Science Communication
22:36 Space Frontier Foundation
25:40 Private companies democratising access to space
27:40 Future in space
28:15 What advice to young people
30:40 Would Kim go to Space?
32:38 Socials and Wrap Up
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