Making Space for Girls - Mission Challenge to the International Space Station

A national science competition for girls in STEAM+ education, hosted annually by Making Space for Girls (MS4G) in partnership between SpaceKids Global® and Girl Scouts Citrus Council.

Award: Selected submissions are flown to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX missions. Winners receive recognition and the opportunity to have their work included in spaceflight experiments.

Geographic Scope: National and international (46+ states, 2 territories, 2+ countries have participated)

Eligibility:

• All girls welcome
• Grades K-12
• Can be Girl Scouts or non-Girl Scouts

Focus Areas:

• Space exploration and technology
• STEAM+ education
• Science experiments
• Art and design
• Essays

Submission Categories:

• Science experiments
• Art designs
• Essays

Historical Participation (2020-2021 Mission):

• 680 girls registered from 95 Girl Scout councils
• 46 states, 2 territories, 2 countries represented
• 24 winners from 12 cities selected
• Experiments flown aboard SpaceX to International Space Station (launched August 29, 2021)

Mission Goals:

• Encourage girls to consider space industry careers
• Teach fundamentals of science experiments
• Compare and learn from control groups on Earth vs. experimental groups in space

Organization Leadership:

• Sharon Hagle, Founder & CEO of SpaceKids Global®
• Maryann Barry, CEO of Girl Scouts Citrus Council

Contact Information:

• Email: info@spacekids.global
• Phone: +407.629.2630
• Address: 270 West New England Avenue, Winter Park, Florida USA 32789

Application Process

No detailed application instructions provided on the website. Contact SpaceKids Global or Girl Scouts Citrus Council for current year submission requirements, deadlines, and guidelines for science experiments, art designs, and essays.