we empower young People to participate in the growing space economy.
We empower young women to participate in the growing space economy.
Immersive, hands-on learning experiences in fields like AI, Robotics, and Space Exploration.
The Space Prize Innovator Challenge in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is open to girls and boys aged 12–18. Participating schools will nominate students who have expressed a keen interest in space and have engaged with key aspects of the Space Prize curriculum. The intention of our program is to provide these young people with unprecedented access to a diverse group of industry professionals and mentors. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment that promotes diversity of thought and community, inspiring the next generation of leaders to shape the future of the global space industry.
Space Prize Challenge - NYC
5 Boroughs, 5 Schools, 5 Winners, Zero Gravity
The first Space Prize competition involved five New York City public high schools. Winners received a ZERO-G flight and mentorship from an influential woman in the space industry. Learn more…
Space prize challenge -Paris
Sustainability, Discovery, & Weightlessness
A new Space Prize competition is currently happening in partnership with Lycée Hélène Boucher, an aerospace focused school in Paris. Finalists will be honored at the International Astronautical Conference in September and receive mentorship from a woman in the space industry. The winner receives a flight on AirZero-G. Learn more…
1 Contest, 5 Finalists, 2 Winners
Following successful regional competitions in New York and Paris, Space Prize Portugal is brought to life by a partnership with Mario Ferreira, Portugal’s first citizen to cross the space frontier. The 5 finalists and 2 grand prize winners of Space Prize Portugal will receive once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. Learn more…
space Prize Global
With reservations for two winners on one of the first Space Perspective flights, the Space Prize Global Challenge will be a worldwide contest to promote the advancement of women in STEAM, specifically in aerospace.
Open to 15-18 year old women worldwide, the contest will feature a combination of written, video, and creative submissions.
2 grand prize winners will each receive ~$250,000 of private astronaut experiences.
The Space Prize Foundation is Fundraising for the Global contest, additional regional challenges, the speaker series, an upcoming high school curriculum, and more. Donate to support these efforts. Contact us to learn more.
The First Space Prize was possible due to the generosity of Karoline Starostik.
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