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.

Become an ICS Certified Space Entrepreneur upon completing the Academy, and earn an additional Space Station Technology Badge.

Hear from experts specializing in space station technologies about their work, education, and advice to students looking to get involved.

Stand out on your college applications. Participation in competition and becoming an ICS Certified Space Entrepreneur with an additional Badge will set you apart from other applicants.

Walk away with a completed pitch deck, presentation skills, and network of like-minded innovators.

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.

The Space Station Technology Badge