Space
Entrepreneurs
Academy

The Space Station
Technology Badge

Focus on Life and Research in Space

Learn from Experts with Experience

Solve Problems for Space and Earth

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  • Gain access to a self-paced online course.
  • Includes registration into the Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition.
  • Receive access to additional resources and events throughout the year.

Spring 2023 Opening Symposium

  • Hear from six subject matter experts from across the commercial space industry, including four with space station experience
  • Learn about how you can participate in all the activities of the Space Entrepreneurs Academy
  • Gain insight into a exciting new learning opportunities

About the Badge

For high school and college students that want to learn more about the future of space stations and hear from experts that have worked with the ISS. 

This 6-part online course condenses topics from the Space Entrepreneurs Academy and focuses on guiding participants through the fundamentals of space station technologies, research, and entrepreneurship

Completing this course will train participants with the skills necessary to excel in the Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition. In this competition, students will put their newfound knowledge to the test, show off their ideas, and receive recognition.

Participants will:

  • Develop the skills of a competitor.
  • Learn the fundamentals of how and why space stations function.
  • Understand the cycle of entrepreneurship.
  • Gain real entrepreneurial experience.
  • Present your ideas to space station experts in the industry.
  • Earn a certificate and badge for your efforts.

Enroll in the Space Station Technology Badge and specialize your knowledge in a much-needed area.

Compete in the Space Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition and gain access to awards dedicated to space station innovation.

Continue your space entrepreneurship journey with additional events and resources to expand on your experience.

Course Content

Space Station Topics

  • ISS Research Capabilities
  • Entrepreneurial Projects from the ISS
  • Research Activities on the ISS
  • The systems that keep the space station running

Entrepreneurship Content

  • Understanding Customers
  • Ideation
  • Business Operations
  • Marketing & Finance
  • Becoming an Entrepreneurial Competitor

For Students

  • Specialize your skillset by earning a Badge in Space Stations Technology. 
  • Use your competition experience to boost your resume or college applications. 
  • Meet like-minded peers and grow your network.

For Educators​

Discounted classroom packs are available for groups of 5, 10, or 20 students—perfect for getting your class, after-school club, or other academic organizations involved!

Don’t forget to check out the list of standards covered by the Space Entrepreneurship Academy to learn more about how to incorporate this program into your existing STEM or business curriculum.

 

If you are interested in getting your students involved in the Space Stations Technology Badge, please fill out the form below. We have openings for teachers to enroll in a free pilot program, but spaces are filling up fast, so let us know by February 28, 2023, if you are interested!

A program by the Institute of Competition Sciences.

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