Academic Partnerships:

The Key to Local Spaceport Success

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Spaceports thrive when they’re supported by strong academic ecosystems that serve the full talent lifecycle from early STEM education to workforce development and ongoing professional training. This webinar explores how strategic partnerships with universities, community colleges, and K–12 institutions are driving long-term success for spaceports and their surrounding communities.

We’ll highlight how academic institutions help spaceports:

Build local talent pipelines through university and technical programs
Support tenant needs with continuing education and workforce upskilling
Inspire future generations through K–12 STEM engagement

Join the Global Spaceport Alliance and education and industry leaders as we discuss how to align academic partnerships with spaceport growth, industry innovation, and community development. Whether you’re an educator, operator, or policymaker, you’ll gain insights into building programs that launch both missions and futures.

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Speakers:

Moderator

Dr. George Nield

Chairman

Global Spaceport Alliance

Dr. David Alexander
Director
Rice Space Institute

Dr. Sarah Janes
Associate Vice Chancellor
San Jacinto College

Liz Kennick
CEO
Teachers in Space

Matt Voss
Co-Founder
NearSpace Education

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ABOUT GLOBAL SPACEPORT ALLIANCE

Established in 2015, the Global Spaceport Alliance has become the largest network of spaceports in the world. Members include spaceport operators, suppliers, and government and academic entities involved in the commercial space sector. GSA offers members timely access to information, the ability to engage with key decision makers, and the opportunity to participate in working groups targeting specific areas of interest to the spaceport ecosystem.

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