SGAC Nicaragua

National Points of Contact Nicaragua

Welcome to the Nicaraguan page of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)!

We are thrilled to have you here as part of our dynamic and growing community of space enthusiasts, young professionals, and students who are passionate about advancing Nicaragua’s role in the global space sector.

Since 2019, SGAC Nicaragua has been at the forefront of empowering our youth and fostering a deep interest in space exploration. From virtual workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic to active participation in international conferences, our initiatives have created a robust platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and regional collaboration. We are proud of our work in reaching underrepresented communities, expanding STEM education, and leading discussions on space policy that resonate far beyond our borders.

Our mission is to continue building on these successes by providing opportunities for learning, networking, and professional development. Whether you are here to explore, collaborate, or contribute, we welcome you to join us in making a meaningful impact in the space sector. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of Nicaraguan space leaders and to place Nicaragua firmly on the global space map.

Welcome aboard, and let’s reach for the stars together!

Young Space Activities Overview in Nicaragua

During 2014, SGAC has started activities with high schools, institutes and universities. Last April 2014 NPoC Mario Aleman, served as a facilitator for the Mission to Mars: Virtual Field Trip, a NASA initiative which encourage the participation of international schools through an online and virtual learning experience, where students from each site present their chosen landing site for a surface mission to Mars and are also given the opportunity to learn about planetary facts and interact with questions to engineers and scientists who work on NASA. In this opportunity, two Nicaraguan high school (30 students) attended the event at United States Embassy in Managua which included rehearsal and briefing sessions and got connected with schools in Washington DC, Argentina and Texas.

Country-Specific Events

SGAC Nicaragua has partnered with The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE Nicaragua to develop together technical activities such as conferences, talks and workshops. IEEE has currently 38 technical societies, among IEEE Aerospace and Electronics System Society where members can subscribe to access and share technical information through networking. Next event will be organized by IEEE and SAG Nicaragua during May 2014 which includes a science talk where schools, institutions (ANASA) can discuss related topics and trends in the future of space exploration and astronomy for Nicaragua. In addition to activities planned during 2014, SGAC aims to work together with Asociacion Centroamericana de Aeronautica y del Espacio ACAE, a nonprofit organization based in Costa Rica and serving the Central American aerospace community. Next September 26, 2014 a conference with ACAE representative will be scheduled during IEEE CONESCAPAN convention in Managua in order to launch a new local chapter and join efforts for space-related projects.

Interesting Web Links for the Young Generation in Nicaragua