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It all started as a childhood dream, and the rest is history! XPRIZE CEO Anousheh Ansari, who is the first Iranian astronaut to go to space, shared a special memorabilia from her trip to the International Space Station…the gloves she wore on her mission! 🚀 Ansari said that these gloves “remind [her] that the most impossible dreams can come true.” Learn more about our Space + Exploration domain here: https://lnkd.in/gSPRXyg2

Check out the the story of Anousheh Ansari, the Iranian American CEO, and Peter Diamandis, the founder of XPrize, and an MIT classmate. Their vision, focus, and open-mindedness led to the creation of a new reusable rocket industry. Peter is also the author of Abundance- The Future is Better Than You Think. If you're interested in maximizing the impact of sustainability accelerators and small prizes, this is a fascinating story, with many lessons on creating impact at scale. #XPrize #innovation #spaceindustry

🚀 Space Industry Update - March 11, 2024 ✨ U.S. Space Force's 2025 Budget: Amid fiscal constraints, the Pentagon has earmarked a robust $29.4 billion for the U.S. Space Force, emphasizing the strategic importance of space in national security. 🌕 China's Moon Ambition: Stepping up the space race, China announces its bold ambition to land the first Chinese astronaut on the moon before 2030. Follow us for more updates. #SpaceIndustry #SpaceForce #MoonLanding #SpaceExploration #Innovation #Technology

Great article essentially talking about the Overview Effect with Astronaut Ron Garan. He talks about the profound realization that we (as humans) need to reevaluate our priorities. With my M.Sc. in Space Resources, I have come to my own realization that while there are trillions of dollars sitting on asteroids out in space, the most valuable resource we can gain from space is the collective shift in consciousness and awareness for our species. We are sitting on the brink of what could be considered a Renaissance for humanity if we just look up. P.S. Did you know Ron has traveled +71 million miles in space??? 😱 https://lnkd.in/giSi8UbU

Today we were at the European Space Agency to interview Pablo Álvarez, where he just graduated as an astronaut. He was selected between more than 22.500 applicants. Some fun facts: •Every 1,5h he will compete a whole orbit around earth. •Lack of gravity will make him between 6 to 7cm taller. •His blood volume will reduced up to 1,5l within the first hours in space.

Leadership Lessons from Out of This World Have you ever looked up into space and wondered about life's big questions? In this lesson, three astronauts share what they learned in space that can help us down here on Earth. Further, achieve a fuller awareness with “inner space training.” https://lnkd.in/ge8T4X3Y

🌠Big news from the cosmos! Airbus Defence and Space and Voyager Space have joined forces to launch Starlab Space LLC, a new joint venture that will transform our approach to commercial space stations. 🚀 🤝This partnership combines American commercial expertise with European technical prowess to create a stainless steel habitat that can be launched in a single mission, marking a significant departure from the ISS's legacy. 👨🚀Starlab is set to receive new capabilities from Voyager Space and Northrop Grumman, with significant investment from NASA. As we prepare for a post-ISS world by 2030, Starlab demonstrates the power of global cooperation in space. It's a bold step towards a future where partnerships fuel exploration and open new horizons for humanity. #SpaceCollaboration #Starlab #FutureOfSpace #partnerships 🌌

🌐Turkey's first space traveler, astronaut Alper Gezeravcı, embarked on the journey to the International Space Station with Axiom Space's Axiom Mission 3.🚀👨🏼🚀In doing so, he marked the threshold of becoming the first Turk to go to space. The first words of him when he went into space were the words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: "The future is in the skies "🇹🇷 #BringLifeToYourMeetingsAndEvents #QuizModeOn #FunAndLearning #AudienceEngagement #EventExperience #OnlineEvent #OnlineGame #Quiz #TeamBuilding #ConnectionGoals #EmloyeeEngagement #News #AlperGezeravcı

Humankind has gazed across the sky towards the Moon since time immemorial. More and more nations and companies will send mission there over the next several years. What challenges do these space operators face and how can they be addressed?