The Viasat: Space for Good program, previously Viasat: Beyond Space was honored at the 2024 UK Business Culture Awards, receiving a High Commendation in the CSR and Corporate Sustainability category and as a finalist in the Next Generation category. This recognition underscores Viasat's commitment to fostering sustainability and inspiring future generations in STEM fields.
Building on the incredible success of our Viasat: Space for Good program, we’re taking it to new heights by expanding it to the United States, United Kingdom, and India. Eligible students can apply at viasat.springpod.com.
Each of the three phases of the program asked for a concrete deliverable that addressed the theme of using space technology to improve life on Earth. Every round's deliverable became more specific and robust, expanding on the previous round.
Eight students will be selected from each track in Phase 2 to continue to the finals, where they will be matched with mentors to help the students with their final presentation.
The goal of Viasat: Space for Good program is to support the next generation in understanding, embracing, and supporting safe and sustainable space through harnessing new and creative ideas in the areas of policy, design, and technology. We used a holistic approach throughout the program to ensure it was inclusive and would engage a diverse talent pipeline.
Before we could engage with students, we saw a need to make sure this program could be inclusive and equitable to all. We did this by ensuring students would have equitable access to any software or platforms needed to participate in this competition, third-party judging for Phase 1 and Phase 2 submissions, and connecting with a diverse set of schools, teachers, and career professionals to inform them and their students of this program. In October, we conducted outreach to over 2,700 schools across the UK.
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