World Space Week October 4-10 – celebrating with #AimHigher @NASAArtemis @xtina_korp #Space
Oct 4-10 is #WorldSpaceWeek and the theme #WomenInSpace.
On October 11, 2021 #AIMHIGHER will install a 4,800 square foot Earthwork portrait of NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson to promote inclusivity and diversity and raise awareness about NASA’s ARTEMIS program to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon. We also want to highlight feasible pathways to careers in space and tech.
The Apollo missions the first Moon landing inspired a generation. It spurred on innovation and ignited a spark in kids to aim high for their dreams. Those kids of yesterday turned into adults who are changing the world today.
We want to light the spark in today’s generation to empower them to be the ones to change the world tomorrow. We’ll encourage them to aim higher for their dreams than ever before.
Through this giant inspirational and representative Artemis themed Earthwork created by artist Stan Herd, we will honor and recognize African American astronaut Stephanie Wilson who is not only a pioneer but also in the current NASA Artemis group.
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