45 Pageviews Read Stories
Causes: Astronomy, Technology
Mission: To advance learning and professional enrichment of young space professionals and future leaders pursuing careers in the fields of space and satellites. To stimulate the professional growth and enhancement of future space professionals and to foster cooperation and interaction among current leaders in the space field with graduate students and young professionals seeking to pursue careers in the fields of space and satellites. To assist graduate students and young professionals in attending space and satellite industry conferences and events through grants covering legitimate travel and registration related expenses.
Programs: Grant program - the organization provides annual grants of up to $4,000 per student to assist with travel expenses for nine graduate students pursuing careers in space and satellite-related fields to participate in the international astronautical congress (iac).