VIENNA, AUSTRIA, 11 September 2025 – SGAC is very pleased and honoured to announce that Northrop Grumman has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 SGAC SpaceGen Ambassador Award!
Through the SpaceGen Ambassador Award programme, SGAC wants to acknowledge organisations that deeply care for our generation, our talents, skills and needs that actively support us as the ‘next’ generation of space leaders, empower us as such and enable us to grow. The award is presented to an organisation from the space sector, either governmental, non-governmental, or private company that demonstrates genuine care for the next generation, actively supporting and empowering young space professionals and students.
Northrop Grumman is an ideal candidate for this award because of its long-standing commitment to empowering the next generation of aerospace professionals. Through sustained investment in education, mentorship, and workforce development, the company has helped inspire and support young talent, fostering innovation and leadership across the aerospace industry.
“SGAC has always been very fortunate to receive such generous support from Northrop Grumman, an organisation that continues to support the next generation of leaders across the world in space. We are pleased to recognise them for the wonderful support they make across our international network. We thank Northrop for all their outstanding efforts and look forward to continuing our successful collaboration in the future” say, Joshua Critchley-Marrows and Sapna Rao, SGAC Co-Chairs.
“Northrop Grumman is honored to be recognized with the 2025 SpaceGen Ambassador Award. For decades, we’ve been finding new ways to shape the future of space and to inspire the next generation of space leaders. Their passion, curiosity and drive advances humanity’s use of space.”— Emily Torio, Communications Strategy and Operations, Northrop Grumman
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The 2025 SGAC SpaceGen Ambassador Award was presented at the closing ceremony of the 23rd Space Generation Congress (SGC), held on 27th October 2025, in Sydney, Australia.
About SGAC
The Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications is a global non-governmental, non-profit (US 501(c)3) organisation and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the SGAC network of members, volunteers and alumni has grown to more than 40 000 members representing more than 165 countries.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman’s mission is to advance science and lead in technology and innovation in ways that benefit humanity, from enabling groundbreaking space exploration to developing systems that connect and protect communities worldwide. They pioneer with fierce curiosity, dedication and innovation, seeking to solve the world’s most challenging problems.
Northrop Grumman meets multiple SpaceGen Ambassador criteria, particularly its long-term partnership, continued engagement, and direct contribution of expertise and mentorship. Over many years, the company has provided consistent resources that enable SGAC, providing resources that allow the organisation to sustain and expand its flagship events. Their sponsorship of SGFF and SGx not only enhances the quality of these programs but also ensures that participants from all over the world can participate through scholarship funding and support.
In addition, Northrop Grumman’s employees actively dedicate their time and knowledge to SGAC initiatives. This includes serving as judges in competitions, mentoring young professionals, and participating in panel discussions and workshops that encourage meaningful knowledge transfer, skills development, and professional growth. Their involvement in creative initiatives further demonstrates their holistic approach to engaging with SGAC and its community. Northrop Grumman clearly fulfils the criteria of an organisation that both supports SGAC sustainably and demonstrates tangible commitment to empowering the next generation of space leaders worldwide.
Nominations to the SpaceGen Ambassador Award will be open again in 2026.
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