Younger Generation Inspiration and Motivation Through Exposure to Space Technology

Abstract

This paper deals with a challenge for the space science - decreasing the number of scientists and engineers. The main objective is to provide the target groups (children, students/young people, students and PhD students), motivation, and opportunities to pursue careers in science and space technology. Specific objectives are to enhance the promotion of research and technological achievements in space science among target groups; closing the gap in education programs used by schools and universities related to space science by creating appropriate content (video lectures, lectures on-line) and implementation of information (competitions, summer schools, workshops); providing opportunities for pupils and students motivated ideas in science and technology design space satellites; creation of courses on web platforms that integrate effectively promoting research, achievements, results dissemination, efficient sharing of resources online education target groups.