Lily Asongfac, is a champion for space awareness and development in Cameroon. She has spearheaded numerous initiatives to bring space science to the forefront in her community, aiming to inspire and educate young people about the potential of space technology.

Lily’s journey from a young enthusiast to a space advocate exemplifies her dedication to leveraging space for social and technological progress in Cameroon. She works to create educational opportunities and foster a space-conscious culture among the youth.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Lily’s inspiration to pursue space education and advocacy.

• Her efforts in organizing space awareness programs in Cameroon.

• Challenges in promoting space science in a developing country.

• Visions the future of Cameroon’s participation in space.

• Projects and partnerships aimed at broadening Cameroonian space initiatives.

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“From, a Cameroonian perspective… I hear a lot of people ask me, why do you love space so much? Why do you even work in this industry? And why are you encouraging more young people to get involved when we have, bad growth, but we do not have electricity.”

- Lily Asongfac

Episode Links:

Connect with Lily on LinkedIn

Connect with Lily on Facebook

Follow Lily on Instagram

Youths For Sustainable Space Development on LinkedIn

Aerospace Baby Project on Instagram

Credits:

Production by CxS Partners LTD

Executive Producer: Toby Goodman

Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner

Artwork: Ryan Field

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Hailing from Hungary and now based in the UK, Viktoria Urban is making significant strides in the space industry.

A former beauty therapist turned journalist, she is the marketing and communications coordinator at Spaceflux Ltd.

Today, Viktoria is training to become a space psychologist.

Her studies focus on examining the psychological impacts of deep space missions on astronauts.

Viktoria’s dynamic and multifaceted career reflects her deep passion for space and is a great example of how the business of space is opening up.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Viktoria’s transition from space journalism to becoming a figure in space communication and psychology.

• The critical importance of psychological assessments in space missions.

• Viktoria’s journey from post-socialist Hungary to participating in the UK’s space sector.

• Insights into the diverse career opportunities in the space industry.

• Where to meet like-minded space-curious people

Quote:

“I was sitting at home, furloughed, bored. And, I thought I might as well look into studying something online. I found the Open University, and they had a course titled Astronomy and Planetary Science”.

- Viktoria Urban

Episode Links:

• Learn more about Viktoria Urban on LinkedIn

• Discover Spaceflux Ltd Website

Credits:

Production by CxS Partners LTD

Executive Producer: Toby Goodman

Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner

Artwork: Ryan Field

Find your place in the business of space: https://interastra.space

Meet Elizabeth Kennick, President of Teachers In Space, a transformative initiative integrating real space science into classrooms across the United States and beyond.

Elizabeth’s journey from diverse careers in fashion and finance to pioneering space education exemplifies her dedication to making space accessible to educators and students alike.

Growing up near NASA centers, Elizabeth was inspired by the Apollo missions and envisioned herself among the stars. Her early career path took unexpected turns through fashion retail and Wall Street, where she honed her project management skills before a serendipitous encounter led her back to her first passion—space.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Elizabeth’s childhood dreams evolved into leading Teachers In Space.
• The challenges and breakthroughs of integrating real space missions into classroom curriculums.
• The strategic approach to expanding Teachers In Space’s impact, offering unique educational payloads and flight experiment opportunities.
• Space education's profound influence on developing students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Future projects and aspirations to further democratize space education globally.

Quote:

“We’re not just teaching the future, we’re doing it now.”

- Elizabeth Kennick

Episode Links:

• Teachers In Space Website
• Follow Teachers In Space on Facebook
• Connect with Elizabeth Kennick on LinkedIn

Credits:

Production by CxS Partners LTD

Executive Producer: Toby Goodman

Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner

Artwork: Ryan Field

Production by CxS Partners LTD

Join our journey into the world of education and space: https://interastra.space