The document summarizes the Space Foundation's mission to develop the workforce for the growing space economy. It discusses how the space economy is expected to grow significantly in coming decades. However, it notes there are challenges around workforce shortages, skills deficits, and innovation gaps that need to be addressed. The Space Foundation introduces its new Center for Innovation and Education, which aims to create programs that provide inclusive and sustainable workforce training to enable diverse participation in the space sector. It outlines the Center's roadmap and details some initial pilot programs around entrepreneurship training and a junior space entrepreneur program that helped inspire students to pursue STEM careers.

1. “No better time to be a part of the
Space Economy”
~Tom Zelibor, CEO, Space Foundation
Introduction and Overview 2020

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What is
Space Foundation?
Space Today, For A Better Tomorrow

3. Space Foundation
For nearly four decades, Space Foundation has been a global,
nonprofit advocate for the advancement of space-related
endeavors to inspire, educate, connect and advocate for the
global space community.
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Space EducationSpace Awareness
Service to the Space Community

4. THE SPACE ECONOMY
OPPORTUNITIES
• $415B global market (2018): Expected
growth to $1-3T by 2040.​
• 80+ nations operating in space​.
• Commercial Business 80%, Government
20%.​
• Median salaries are 40% above
median household income.
• Opportunities now accessible to
everyone: scientists to laborers.​
• 1,000s of space tech patents are available
for commercialization.
1Bank of America and Morgan Stanley global projections
(pre-COVID-19)
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“No better time to be a part of the
Space Economy”
~Tom Zelibor, CEO, Space Foundation

5. The Space Economy
Technology Trends to Watch
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DATA ANALYTICS
ENERGY & ENERGY
STORAGE
BIOMETRICS
& HEALTH
CREATURE
COMFORTS
TELECOM
MINIATURIZATION
of MATERIALS
TEXTILES &
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT
SATELLITE SERVICE
& REPAIR
CYBERSECURITY
UAV MARKET
ROBOTICS
DEBRIS MONITORING
& CLEAN UP
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6. Space Innovation Gap
Space Transfer and Space Insertion
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7. Workforce Shortage:
• Open jobs exceed unemployed workers in space
industries.
• Baby boomers are retiring leaving large
employment gaps.
• Untapped workforces: minorities, women,
veterans, and retirees.
Skills Deficit:
• Perceptions of the space industry cannot be
limited to astronauts.
• Traditional education needs to integrate space
into daily core curriculum.
• A culture for lifelong learning, upskilling, and
reskilling must be adopted.
Innovation Gap:
• NASA patents await entrepreneurs to
commercialize (tech transfer).
• Enterprises rely on space-based technology
suppliers (tech insertion).
• Workforce diversity is a missing source of new
ideas.
The Space Economy
Challenges
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8. Space Foundation
Introduces...
CENTER FOR INNOVATION
AND EDUCATION
creates and delivers inclusive,
innovative and sustainable
workforce development and
economic opportunity programs
that enable all people to actively
participate in the space economy
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9. Space Foundation is
Leading
Workforce Development for
the Space Economy
As a 501(c)(3) global leader in
space advocacy for 37 years, the
Space Foundation
unites the entire spectrum of
stakeholders
business, government, education
and local community
to serve the entire lifecycle of
the workforce
students, young leaders,
entrepreneurs and professionals
for the health and prosperity of the
global economy
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10. CENTER FOR
INNOVATION AND
EDUCATION
HOW WE DELIVER
Through public private
partnerships, fundraising,
scholarships and grants,
the Center for Innovation
and Education creates and
delivers workforce
development and
economic opportunity
programs.
Government
Commercial
University
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11. Center For Innovation and Education
Workforce Development Roadmap
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Awareness
“There is no better TIME to become a part of the
space economy.”
Access
“The space economy is accessible to ALL people.”
Train
“Adopting a culture of LIFELONG LEARNING
begins now for all ages.”
Connect
“Together, the future of the space economy is
built on PARTNERSHIPS.”
Mentor
“The space economy UNITES the planet and
humanity.”

12. Center For Innovation and Education
Who We Serve
Building Today’s Workforce: professionals
• Global space agencies — workforce development initiatives
• Governments — policy education and advocacy
• Space professionals — corporate networking and mentoring programs
• Small businesses — custom-designed training
• Entrepreneurs — space commerce workshops
• Young professionals — leadership and mentoring programs
Building the Next Generation Workforce: students
• Communities — space-inspired STEM events
• Teachers and educators — professional development
• Junior space entrepreneurs — real world inspiration and mentoring
• PreK-20 students — immersive live and online space-inspired experiences
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13. 2020
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14. Join the Workforce: find your place to thrive
www.spacefoundation.org/cie
Partner: collaborate, sponsor and fund programs
www.spacefoundation.org/join-us
Donate: contribute to our mission
www.spacefoundation.org/donate
Be a Champion: spread the good news
https://www.spacefoundation.org/
Join Us
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15. Impact: Pilot Program
Space Commerce Entrepreneurship Program
Program: Space Foundation Destination: Bold Opportunity
Audience: Minority Business Enterprises — minority, women, veterans
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency
Purpose: Launching entrepreneurs and small businesses into the space industry
Outcome: Jobs, careers, and public private enterprise and government contracts
9-City Regional Workshop Tour
• Served 275+ underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses to date
• Collaborating with universities, incubators/accelerators, local communities
• 18 scholarships awarded to attend Space Symposium (15,000 registrants)
Online Webinar and Guest Speaker Series
• 15 free, self-driven, on-demand videos
• Space commerce expertise to grow a business
in the space economy
• Bolster business strategy in funding, lead
generation, and deal negotiation
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16. Impact: Pilot Program
Junior Space Entrepreneur Program
Program: Junior Space Entrepreneur Program
Audience: 10-18-year-old students, teachers, school administrators, mentors
Partners: Lockheed Martin, NASA, Junior Achievement
Purpose: Prepare the next generation to contribute to the space industry
Outcome: Students inspired to pursue STEM studies and space careers
Teacher Professional Development Pilot 2019
• 26 teachers from 16 states selected for
“Space Across Curriculum” program
• Cultivate the next-generation of space
contributors
• Integrate space-inspired education into daily
core curriculum
• Practice immersive hands-on activities for
students
• Learn about NASA tech transfer program for
space commercialization
• Embrace 21st century to future-proof essential skills 16