Space Exploration Project Group

Our Focus

Space exploration has the power to inspire and transform the world. It allows us to look beyond our planet and contemplate the vastness of the universe, and it drives scientific and technological advancement that benefits all of humanity. As we push the boundaries of space exploration, it is important that we include and empower the next generation of leaders and innovators. The young generation brings fresh perspectives, ideas, and energy to the table, and they have the potential to drive the future of space exploration in exciting new directions.That is why SEPG is dedicated to fostering the talents and passions of young people in the field of space exploration. We believe that by investing in the next generation, we can create a brighter future for all of us.

Space exploration has increased human knowledge and presence within the Solar System, and it has brought tangible science and technology benefits to our lives. The success of space exploration has its maximum exponent in the International Space Station (ISS) where sophisticated capabilities and fruitful partnerships have been developed. The ISS is still producing meaningful benefits for humanity by providing a platform for conducting physical and life sciences experiments as well as research related with the constraints of long-time human space flight.

The topic of exploration is in the centre of SGAC interest, including special working groups during the SG Congress held every year in conjunction with the IAC. Our aim is the creation of an international and interdisciplinary forum integrated by students and young professionals to approach Space Exploration from a multidisciplinary point of view and focused in the 8 common goals outlined in the GER:

  • Develop Exploration Technologies and Capabilities
  • Engage the Public in Exploration
  • Enhance Earth Safety
  • Extend Human Presence
  • Perform Science to Enable Human Exploration
  • Perform Space, Earth, and Applied Science
  • Search for Life
  • Stimulate Economic Expansion

Through articles, reports, meetings and conference presentations we would like to integrate the perspectives of the next generation of space explorers into the GER implementation.

Our Future

The future of space exploration will be to send robotic and human missions beyond Low-Earth orbit (LEO), to the Moon, to asteroids, to Mars and beyond. Most of the people who will make it a reality are now teenagers, students or young professionals. The Global Exploration Roadmap (GER) is being development by space agencies in the frame of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG). It represents an international effort to prepare collaborative human and robotic space exploration and to define feasible and sustainable exploration pathways to the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, and Mars over the next 25 years.

Mission 

“To inspire and engage the next generation of space explorers by providing an international and interdisciplinary forum for students and young professionals to contribute to the Global Exploration Roadmap (GER). By approaching space exploration from a multidisciplinary perspective, we aim to bring diverse viewpoints and ideas to the table and work towards the common goals outlined in the GER.“

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Vision

“Empowering young professionals to lead the Space Exploration narrative by facilitating access to STEM careers for future generations. “

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SEPG May 2021

Issue 1, May 2021

Issue 1, June 2020

 

 

Join Us

To be part of the Space Exploration group, please sign up first to be a SGAC member. After you sign up, you can get involved through:

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