SpaceKids Global, founded in 2015 by astronaut Sharon Hagle, is a non-profit organization focused on inspiring elementary students in STEAM+ education, with an emphasis on encouraging girls to pursue space industry careers. The organization provides hands-on activities, space camps, and educational initiatives, partnering with organizations like Purdue University, Girl Scouts of America, and Blue Origin to achieve its mission. SpaceKids Global aims to ignite curiosity about space exploration and STEM among children from diverse backgrounds, ensuring equal representation for girls in the space sector.
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Sharon Hagle has reached nearly 100,000 students globally through her work with SpaceKids Global.
The satellite launched by the non-profit SpaceKidz India on PSLV-C51 in February was launched under a non-commercial agreement with ISRO.