Press Release: The Mars Generation Launches 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Annual Awards Program

April 26, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mars Generation is now accepting nominations for their newly launched 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space annual awards program. The awards aim to recognize exceptional students and young people ages 24 and under around the world who are making a difference in the world through science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) and/or space.

Abigail Harrison, the 19-year-old founder and leader of The Mars Generation says, “Voicing my dream to become an astronaut and part of the first crew to Mars has opened me up to many amazing experiences. This recognition program for young leaders is part of my work to inspire other young people to pursue their dreams and passions.”

“This recognition program for young leaders is part of my work to inspire other young people to pursue their dreams and passions.”

— Abigail Harrison

Nominations will be accepted through October 15, 2017 for students and young people meeting the following requirements:

Must be age 24 or under.
Can be from anywhere in the world.
Must be involved in any project or work within STEAM and/or space. This includes but is not limited to outreach work, publishing papers, speaking, research, competitions, inventions, innovation – projects that underscore leadership in STEAM and/or space exploration.

The nomination form can be found online at http://themarsgeneration.org/steam-space-awards. The 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space award recipients will be announced in December 2017. All students and young people are encouraged to join the TMG Student Space Ambassador Leadership program at no cost. Space Camp scholarships are also available to qualified young individuals.

Harrison was recognized as one of Ford and Huffington Post’s 20 Under 20 Next Generation of STEAM Pioneers for 2016. It was receiving this honor that inspired Harrison to build a space focused awards program through The Mars Generation. A tireless advocate for space exploration, Harrison is popularly known as ‘Astronaut Abby’ and delivers keynote addresses at school and community events, hosts web chats, and writes for science, space and mainstream publications as part of The Mars Generation’s Future of Space outreach program.

United Launch Alliance (ULA), will sponsor the Awards during 2017. ULA’s three families of launch vehicles – Atlas V, Delta II, and Delta IV – provide space launch services to NASA as well as other U.S. agencies.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States founded by Abigail ‘Astronaut Abby’ Harrison. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 1000 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 650 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEAM education.

For more information on The Mars Generation go to: TheMarsGeneration.org
Yvonne Hundshamer
The Mars Generation
612-670-0337
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The Mars Generation 2017 Space Camp Scholarship Winners Announced

April 15, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

It is with great excitement that we announce our 2017 TMG Space Camp Scholarship winners. We have selected a talented group of students from around the United States to attend Space Camp USA this summer. Our scholarship program is very competitive as it provides full paid scholarships (including transportation) for students lacking economic resources to attend Space Camp. We are also excited to announce our TMG Colombian Chapter, Santa Marta, will also be sending students again this year.

In 2016, we sent our first 12 scholarship winners to Space Camp and the program was a great success. We look forward to the 2017 TMG Space Camp Scholarship recipients attending Space Camp and sharing their experiences through the community-centered projects they proposed to receive the scholarship. We have listed each of the 2017 winners below with the title and focus of their project. We hope you will follow along with their progress by liking us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and also signing up for email updates.

If you would like to donate to our Space Camp Scholarship program and help support sending these students to space camp, please visit our donation page.

Name: Alier A.
Location: Wisconsin
Favorite School Subjects: Math and Composition
Post Secondary Education Plans: Master’s Degree in Engineering

Scholarship Project Title and Description: You only Shine as Bright as You Choose to. This project is meant to display the importance of Space Camp to minorities.

Name: Candy M.
Location: New York
Favorite School Subjects: English, Math and Science
Post Secondary Education Plans: After high school, Candy plans on attending a university and earning her bachelor’s degree. She aspires to become an astronaut someday.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: What Is The Use of A Satellite. Candy’s project will reach both students and staff from her science club.

Name: Merary M.
Location: California
Favorite School Subjects: Psychology and Biology
Post Secondary Education Plans: After graduating high school Merary plans on attending a university and majoring in biology, preferably marine biology. She hopes to either join or start her own marine life conservation group.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: Space Kids Help Kids. Merary’s project will teach kids from various schools ages eleven through fourteen about the importance of taking advantages of joining the many programs that focus on STEM such as The Mars Generation.

Name: Milagro G.
Location: California
Favorite School Subject: History
Post Secondary Education Plans: Milagro has her eye on several colleges including UC Berkeley or the University of Southern California. She aspires to become an engineer, an astronaut, or a lawyer.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: The Future Through My Eyes. The project will be presented to 8th and 9th graders to encourage them to pursue activities in science and math with an emphasis on space travel.

Name: Moshtaha B.
Location: Illinois
Favorite School Subjects: Science, History and P.E.
Post Secondary Education Plans: After graduation, Moshtaha plans on going to a college and majoring in either astronomy, engineering, law, or the medical field. Her career goals are to either become an astronomer, biomedical engineer, lawyer, archeologist, or neurologist.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: Space Camp Adventures. The project will reach out to children in her community who will be the first in their family to graduate and go to college.

Name: Oliver Y.
Location: Michigan
Favorite School Subjects: Physics and Math
Post Secondary Education Plans: Oliver aspires to become an astronaut or a physicist for NASA or a private space company (Space X).

Scholarship Project Title and Description: Project Interstellar. To inspire elementary, middle and high school students to be excited about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) and join The Mars Generation.

Name: Rani J.
Location: California
Favorite School Subjects: Math, Science, Biology, and Chemistry
Post Secondary Education Plans: Rani plans to attend college and study digital arts and computer science, as well as software engineering 3D designer for either video game companies or movie productions.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: The Next Generation of Travel. This project will reach students in Rani’s community between the ages 10 – 16.

Name: Reese W.
Location: Florida
Favorite School Subjects: Math, Science, and History
Post Secondary Education Plans: Reece plans on attending a 4-year college and getting his aerospace engineering degree.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: Tomorrows Explorers. This project will reach students who want to get a career in a field of STEM or want to learn more about it.

Name: Tanise M.
Location: California
Favorite School Subjects: Biology and Math
Post Secondary Education Plans: After graduating high school Tanise plans on attending UCLA. She aspires to become either an astronaut, autopilot, anthropologist and/or a marine biologist.

Scholarship Project Title and Description: Luna. The project will reach the members of all ages at Tanise’s church.

Press Release: New Advisory Board Formed For The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program

April 7, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

New Advisory Board Formed For The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program

INNOVATIVE LEAD FROM WITHIN MODEL WILL EMPOWER STUDENTS TO LEAD WITH PROFESSIONAL MENTORS

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, USA, April 6, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mars Generation (TMG) is thrilled to announce the most recent initiative to grow their popular Student Space Ambassador Leadership Program (SSA). An advisory board with a focus on encouraging “leading from within” has been formed and will include students and professionals working together to expand and strengthen the SSA. The TMG SSA Advisory Board will be an opportunity for student leaders to grow into leadership roles within The Mars Generation and apply their skills and passion to strengthening and expanding the programs offered.

The new SSA advisory board is being launched with two inspiring leaders. Morgan Irons, a senior at Duke University majoring in Environmental Science and Biology, has an impressive student leadership resume and will serve as co-chair with Mike Johnson. As a leader in the aviation industry, Johnson has an established track record of implementing aviation programs to give inner-city students a chance to experience flying. Irons and Johnson have joined forces to build this advisory board to strengthen and grow The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program.

“The focus of The Mars Generation Student Space BoardAmbassador Leadership program is to excite young people about space and STEAM education and inspire students to create their own opportunities to excel in their future,” said advisory board co-chair Irons. “I am looking forward

Morgan Irons, Co-Chair SSA Advisory Board

to helping The Mars Generation grow this program and inspire students around the world to dream big and make those dreams a reality.” The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program was created to inspire, support and mentor the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) and the space-related industries. The program serves as a mentorship and leadership program for students as well as a workforce development and recruiting program for both STEAM and space industries. The Mars Generation Student Space Ambassador Leadership program has been credited as a major force for bringing forth our future leaders in STEAM and Space.

Mike Johnson, Co-Chair SSA Advisory Board

“The need for programs such as The Mars Generation’s SSA program is essential for our industries’ growth,” stated Kent Rominger, TMG Board member and VicePresident at Orbital ATK. “Being able to mentor, support, and encourage students to pursue the education and skills necessary to support the future of the STEAM and space industries is an exciting opportunity for The Mars Generation.”

True to The Mars Generation’s philosophy to Dream Big, Act Big and Inspire Others, Irons and Johnson launch the new board with several impressive initiatives:

1. Recruiting students and professionals to join as members of the board. The one-to-one ration is unique with one professional mentor position for every student, to provide guidance and help students grow their leadership skills.

2. 24 Under 24: Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space annual awards program. This is a new initiative that includes a public nomination process, judging, and annual awards to the selected 24 leaders to be recognized.

3. Aviation Scholarship Program: This new initiative, to cover introductory flights for students to give them a chance to fly, will launch in the fall of 2017. The goal is to show students the sky is not the limit and give them inspiration to dream big and pursue their goals.

4. Program development to include future rewards and recognition for student space ambassadors to inspire their work, curriculum and resource development for program and ongoing program support for growth and expansion.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 1000 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 650 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEAM education.

For more information on The Mars Generation go to: TheMarsGeneration.org

Media Contact:

Yvonne Hundshamer
The Mars Generation
612-670-0337
groundsupport@themarsgeneration.org

Join Us At The Human To Mars Conference May 9-11 2017

March 24, 2017 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

We are excited to be partnering with Explore Mars for their Human To Mars conference in Washington, D.C. May 9-11^th for a second year. Our founder and leader, Astronaut Abby will be speaking at the conference on May 9^,2017, and you can come hear her speak.

We have a special 15% discount code for everyone in our community Discount code: TMGMars

TMG members get 25% off the conference. Please email groudsupport@themarsgeneration.org to get your special discount code. if you would like to become a member to get this and other discount codes go to our membership page: http://themarsgeneration.org/membership/

Want to learn a little more? Watch the video of Astronaut Abby’s presentation at the conference last year here:

This is an exciting event you do not want to miss, visit http://h2m.exploremars.org/ and sign-up today.

Upcoming Live Web Chat with Boeing SLS Engineer Myron Fletcher and Astronaut Abby

December 31, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

On January 11, 2017 we will be hosting a live web chat with host, Astronaut Abby, founder of The Mars Generation and TMG board member Myron Fletcher, Boeing Rocket Propulsion Engineer. Scroll to bottom of the post to learn more about Myron’s impressive career.

You watch the live event here from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET January 11, 2017.

And if you are a member of The Mars Generation you can sign up for a chance to win a slot as one of the additional guests of the chat. Members can also submit questions to be asked during the chat on the sign up form. This is a members only benefit. To learn about membership and sign up please click here.

If you are chosen you will join this live Google Hangout and be able to ask questions to Myron and Abby directly. This is one of he benefits of becoming a member. It’s not too late to sing up for a membership today and put your name in this drawing. Click here for more information.

If you are a TMG member you can sign up for a chance to be part of this chat here. Deadline for signing up is midnight ET January 9, 2017.

About Myron Fletcher, Boeing Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Myron is a Boeing early career employee from Tuskegee University who holds a Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Science Engineering with a Minor in Physics (2013). He was selected for his passion for human space exploration, and ambitious research projects already under his belt during internships and assistantships. As a student, he worked on the fabrication of carbon/epoxy, developed simulations to model solar sail trajectories and control systems for deep space missions, performed wind tunnel tests on how different shapes affected drag, studied development of a biodegradable rocket for a NASA standard payload, and researched and designed a useable UAV for scientific research. At Boeing he now uses those experiences as a rocket design and propulsion engineer. Myron is responsible for the design and development of the Debris Screen A.K.A “debris catcher” for the Boeing Space Launch System core stage propulsion team and the Propellant Feed Filter and Hydrazine Filter for the Exploration Upper Stage – which are all critical components of the systems. Myron is also pursuing his Master of Science Engineering Management Degree from Duke.

Press Release: The United Arab Emirates Space Agency Invites 19-Year-Old Founder of The Mars Generation to Tour the Emirates Mars Mission and Space Center

November 30, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

The United Arab Emirates Space Agency Invites the 19-Year-Old Founder of The Mars Generation to Tour the Emirates Mars Mission and Space Center

Hoping to be a member of the first human crew to land on Mars in the 2030’s, an aspiring astronaut and social media darling works with leaders of the UAE to foster interest in STEM and space exploration

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn NOVEMBER 30, 2016 /PRWeb/ Abigail Harrison, also known as Astronaut Abby, American STEM education and space exploration advocate, will meet with leaders of the United Arab Emirates Space Agency and tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). Harrison is there specifically to view and experience the Hope Mars Probe program due to launch in 2020.

“It is an honor to be invited to tour the UAE Space Agency and see first-hand the commitment of this agency to the future of space. I am looking forward to gaining a personal view of the upcoming work the UAE is doing in Mars exploration with their Mars Hope Probe and other programs,” said Harrison. “Getting humans to Mars is something that will require collaboration among nations and private industry and I am honored to be a part of helping to share the Emirates Mars Mission with the world while representing my country.”

Touting a social media audience of over 600,000 fans and followers, Harrison is a recognized as a leader in her generation, the Mars generation – identified as the generation expected to first step foot on Mars in 2030.

Emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in the field of space exploration and inspiring youth toward a future in STEM and space, the UAE Space Agency has invited the 19-year-old aspiring astronaut to:

Tour the Emirates Mars Mission – the Hope Probe currently in the manufacture stages at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC.
Meet with leaders of the UAE Space Agency and tour the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Tour several UAE universities and meet with students and faculty collaborating with the UAE Space program.
Speak at Project Space January 24-25, 2017. This prominent space industry event brings the finest minds in the space sector to Dubai to share knowledge, ideas, their discoveries, and their hopes for an industry that will define the future of humanity. Renowned planetary scientist and leader of the NASA Cassini imaging science team, Dr. Carolyn Porco and Caltech Professor of Planetary Astronomy, Dr. Michael Brown and many other notable speakers, will join Harrison.
Tour Dubai and see local history and attractions to gain an understanding of the culture and people.

Commenting on the forthcoming visit of Abigail Harrison, Mona Al Qemzi, Assistant Director General at MBRSC, said: “Young people represent an important influence for STEM and space exploration. We are delighted to host a bright, motivated, and inspiring voice of the Mars generation and we look forward to having Abby share her stories with our community and agency.”

To tune into Harrison’s unprecedented UAE tour January 14 – January 26, 2017 follow the hashtag #TMGtoursUAE on Twitter and check out all her social media channels listed on her blog at AstronautAbby.com.

About Abigail Harrison

Harrison is the founder of The Mars Generation nonprofit. Currently a sophomore at Wellesley College in Massachusetts majoring in Astrobiology and Russian, Harrison is positioned to enter a PhD program upon graduation and continue her pursuit of becoming a scientist, astronaut and member of the first human crew to land on Mars in the 2030’s. Supporters around the world follow her journey to becoming an astronaut via the blog Harrison authors at AstronautAbby.org.

About The Mars Generation

The Mars Generation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States. The organization is volunteer-driven with a board of directors that includes astronauts, engineers, scientists and professionals from the nonprofit and business communities. With a reach of more than 10 million people in the organization’s first year of operation and more than 600 students from around the world participating in its Student Space Ambassador program, over 600 donors, 350 members and several space industry sponsors in place, the organization continues to grow and offer programs to excite and educate students and adults about the importance of human space exploration and STEM education.

About the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)

The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) was created and established by the Dubai Government in 2015. The Centre is integral to the strategic initiative put in place by the government to inspire scientific innovation, technological advancement, and to advance sustainable development in Dubai and the wider UAE. The Centre is comprised of a team of leading UAE engineers, analysts and experts all working towards positioning the UAE as an internationally renowned leader within the field of science and technology. By developing new technology, expertise, and intellectual property, it is hoped that the UAE can emerge as a global front-runner within the industry.

As part of the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to their space program, the Arab nation plans to send a probe to Mars in 2020. The Emirates Mars Mission – Hope Probe is currently in the manufacture stages at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The probe will journey to the Red Planet to study the climate and the reasons behind the deterioration of the Martian atmosphere. The data will then be shared with the global space and scientific communities. The UAE has prioritised the space sector as being one of the key components of its drive towards a sustainable post-oil economy.

About the partnership between NASA and the UAE Space Agency

In June 2016 NASA and the UAE Space Agency formalized cooperation in the exploration of Mars as the first field of collaboration between the agencies by signing an Implementing Arrangement under the Framework. The Implementing Arrangement establishes a joint steering group to guide discussions about potential future projects that contribute to exploring the Red Planet.

Media Contact:
Yvonne Hundshamer
612-670-0337
groundsupport@themarsgeneration.org

Check Out NASA’s Education Express Program

November 22, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

One goal of The Mars Generation is to try to help keep students, educators and parents in the loops with opportunities in STEM and space. NASA has a great program to help keep people up to date that we want to share called the NASA Education Express program.

NASA’s Education Express program shares the agency’s education opportunities with people who sign up to receive notifications. This mailing list is targeted to educators and students but is also useful for parents or anyone who has a kid in their life who is passionate about space. Some of the events they cover are the NASA Swarmathon, which is a robotics competition for college students; a professional development workshop for educators at the Goddard Space Flight Center; and the celebration for World Space Week 2016. To sign up for the Education Express mailing list, click here.

You can also follow NASA’s Education program via their Twitter account, @NASAedu.

Why Mars? Explore Mars Answers the Persistent Question

November 10, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

In a new series of op-ed pieces titled “Why Mars?” that is being published in the Huffington Post, representatives selected by the nonprofit group Explore Mars will discuss reasons we should continue on the Journey to Mars. The series features space enthusiasts from a variety of backgrounds–including The Mars Generations’s (TMG) Founder and President Astronaut Abby – including scientists, an astonruat and other STEM professionals.

TMG is a partners with Explore Mars, a nonprofit that aims to advance humanity’s path to the red planet. Explore Mars is the host of the annual Humans to Mars Summit in Washington D.C., where Astronaut Abby spoke earlier this year. Chris Carberry, the CEO of Explore Mars, believes that “the United States – including government, industry, academia, and the general public ― and our international partners are on the verge of moving forward with one of the most significant and awe-inspiring endeavors in human history” so they want to explain to the general public why this mission is important.

The Why Mars Series will feature a total of 11 pieces over the course of 10-12 weeks.

Check back weekly as we add all the posts in this Why Mars Series here for easy reference.

Why Mars? An Introduction To A 10-Part Series On Sending Humans To Mars – By Chris Carberry, CEO Explore Mars

Why Mars? An Astronaut’s Perspective – By John M. Grunsfeld, Astronaut, Scientist, Explorer

We Should Explore Mars So That Our Students Will Keep Dreaming Big – By Janet Ivey, Ceo Janet’s Planet

The Mars Generation: Why We Must Go To Mars – By Abigail Harrison/Astronaut Abby, Founder and President The Mars Generation

Why Study Mars? To Better Understand The Earth – By Philip Christensen, Professor of Planetary Geoscience, Arizona State University

My Personal Mission To (And For) Mars – By Clementine Poidatz, Actress

Why Mars Can Be Attractive And Affordable – By Joe Cassidy, Executive Director for Space Programs, Washington Operations, Aerojet Rocketdyne

Why Mars?- A Perspective From The United Arab Emirates – By Talal Kaissi Director of U.S.–U.A.E. Space Affairs, Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

Why Mars? To Discover How Life Originates – By Ramses Ramirez,Planetary Scientist and Astrobiologist, Carl Sagan Institute at Cornell University

Why Mars? Because It Will Change Our World For The Better – By Mary Lynn Dittmar, Executive Director, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration

Why Mars? For Today’s Students, Exploring Mars Represents So Much More Than The Red Planet Itself – By Lance Bush, President and CEO, Challenger Center

The Mars Generation Founder Named 20 Under 20 STEAM Pioneer

November 8, 2016 By groundcontrol Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce that our founder, Abigail Harrison, has been chosen as one of Ford and Huffington Post’s 20 Under 20 Next Generation of STEAM Pioneers for 2016. Harrison, known online as Astronaut Abby, has been recognized for her outreach work with The Mars Generation and her involvement in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM).

It is an honor to lead my generation, the Mars generation, to this new frontier, Mars. I hope to someday be the first person to step foot on the red planet or to inspire the person who does take those first steps. – Abigail Harrison

The Huffington Post teamed up with Ford Motor Company and assembled this list of “the most impressive under-20-year-olds to show you the next generation of the best and brightest innovators.” Among those listed there are inventors, scientists, coders, artists and so many other young leaders. We are thrilled to see such a strong group of leaders included and to have our founder and organization recognized for our work.

Harrison’s work to build our organization, The Mars Generation, has been very successful. As a brand new organization we had a reach of over 10 million people in our first year, have over 600 donors, 350 members, 600 Student Space Ambassadors and continue to grow our Space Camp scholarship program. This work has helped to advance the excitement and understanding of the importance of STEAM education and human space exploration to the future of humanity. As a community we are proud to work with Harrison to accomplish these goals.

I appreciate the recognition from Ford and Huffington Post and want to thank every person who has been a supporter of my work which includes the advisory board, volunteers, donors, members, students who are part of The Mars Generation and the over 600,000 people following my journey to Mars online. It is their support and hard work and dedication that has made this organization such a huge success that continues to change the world. – Abigail Harrison

Please check out the announcement on the Huffington Post website under their What’s Working Inspiration Generation series presented by Ford Motor company and learn about the amazing group of individuals that have been making a name for themselves in STEAM while chasing their dreams before reaching the age of 20.

TMG Members: Get a chance to hangout on Google with Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and our founder

October 3, 2016 By Leave a Comment

As as a member of The Mars Generation you will be eligible for special webinars, events and opportunities. This includes discounts with our partners, discounts on our – soon to be opened online store and also opportunities like this fun upcoming Google Hangout.

Sign up NOW for a TMG Member Today and Get Cool Space Swag! Details Here!

Google Hangout Details

Join us Saturday October 8, 2016 at 3pm CST with our guests retired astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence and our founder 19 year old aspiring astronaut Abby Harrison. Click here to watch the hangout!

We have 8 slots for members to join Astronaut Wendy Lawrence and our founder 19 year old Abigail Harrison known to many as Astronaut Abby – who aspires to be the first astronaut to make it to Mars. Get a chance to ask Astro Wendy a veteran astronaut and Abby (a astronaut hopeful of the future) questions and have an opportunity to chat. To enter for a chance to win a slot to join this hangout click here. Enter by October 7, 2016.

How TMG Members can submit questions for the hangout

Any member can also submit questions to our two guests. To enter for a chance to win a slot in the hangout and/or ask questions click here.

The hangout will be live and open for anyone who is part of our community to watch. That means non-members can watch it too!

Sign up to be a member and get cool space swag too!

If you have not signed up as a member, don’t delay! You can sign up here and right now we have a founding member birthday membership package that is available for a limited time. Check it out here and signup now to join in the fun and get all the perks of membership.