The theme for World Space Week 2024, “Space & Climate Change,” highlights the crucial role space technologies play in addressing one of the most pressing global challenges—climate change. From monitoring Earth’s changing climate to developing innovative solutions for sustainability, space is at the forefront of our efforts to protect the planet.
With advancements in satellite technology and data analytics, we now have unprecedented access to detailed environmental data, enabling more accurate climate modeling and informed decision-making. Space-based solutions are empowering governments, industries, and communities worldwide to mitigate the impacts of climate change and adapt to its effects.
World Space Week 2024 aims to inspire students globally to pursue STEM education, emphasizing the importance of space technology in climate science. It will also serve as a platform for critical discussions on leveraging space innovations to build a more sustainable future for all.
World Space Week 2024 Highlights
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is organizing a special World Space Week expo focusing on “Space & Climate Change”.
- Kuwait Investment Company is organizing a World Space Week Space Hackathon. Winners will be awarded with a fully funded trip to the IAC 2025 in Australia!
- Challenger Center is organizing a World Space Week event featuring the Virtual Mission “Observation Earth,” which uses space satellites to study Earth’s environmental changes. The event will also showcase the in-person mission “Earth Odyssey,” focused on examining weather events and environmental shifts.
- Cosmic Girls™ Foundation is launching the global “6 Girls 6 Continents Competition” during World Space Week 2024. Six finalists will be selected for astronaut training, with one winner earning a suborbital spaceflight. The competition is open to young women aged 14-19 from around the world.
- University College London’s Gaia Public Programme is marking World Space Week 2024 by announcing an the selected artist from a “World Space Week 2025 Artwork” open call for a £5,000 artwork commission. The artwork will be presented during World Space Week 2025 at the UCL East Marshgate building.
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