Powering Space Academy: Creating Value with Social Media

The space industry is one of the most innovative sectors in the world. It is driven by fast changing technology and an increasing array of applications for the benefit of society. Space is a high-tech industry. It is driven by some of the best scientists and engineers in the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxSspShVG8o Space in society Space … Continue reading Powering Space Academy: Creating Value with Social Media

Ecsite: Space for Today’s Challenges

Last week the European Network of Science Centres and Museums (Ecsite) came together for its annual #Ecsite2022 conference. This is one of the largest gatherings of science communicators in Europe. The Ecsite Space Group is an Ecsite thematic group that aims to improve and extend communication about space science by helping science centres, space professionals … Continue reading Ecsite: Space for Today’s Challenges

The Elephant in the Room – Abuse and Harassment in the Space Sector

2021 saw several incidents of sexual misconduct, abuse and harassment in the space sector, some publicly, many not so much. Space professionals Caleigh MacPherson, Victoria Varone and Heather Morehouse saw a need for change and support, so the Astro Advocates & Allies Facebook page came to life. When planning an event on this topic, it … Continue reading The Elephant in the Room – Abuse and Harassment in the Space Sector