Spacekids Global

What Spacekids Global does

SpaceKids Global is a Winter Park, Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 by astronaut and entrepreneur Sharon Hagle to inspire elementary students in STEAM+ (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics plus environment) education, with the stated goal of building the future space-industry workforce. Its portfolio of eight core programs — SpaceKids Program multimedia presentations, Press Squad (a national competition for student space reporters covering Blue Origin launches), National Essay Competition (with Zero-G flight prizes valued at $8,200+), Making Space for Girls (Girl Scouts partnership with experiments flown to ISS), Postcard to Space (children's postcards on Blue Origin New Shepard), What Kids Want to Know (video Q&A with astronauts), Space Ambassador speaking engagements, and Women In Blue — is delivered free of charge to participants and claims to have reached over 1,000,000 students globally across Africa, Canada, Dubai, Cayman Islands, France, Nepal, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United States. The organization does not operate a software platform, API, or proprietary technology stack; all offerings are experience-based educational content and live programs. The business model is donation-driven (individual contributions processed via Network for Good under Federal Tax ID 81-2188613) augmented by a small set of named corporate sponsors (Hilton Cocoa Beach, Zero-G Corporation, Florida High Tech, MKA CPA and Advisor) and in-kind contributions from space-industry partners (Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic / Galactic Unite, Purdue University, ISS National Lab, Club for the Future). Leadership comprises Founder and Board Chair Sharon Hagle, CEO Maryann Barry (appointed October 2024, ex-Girl Scouts Citrus Council CEO and Virgin Galactic Future Astronaut), and COO Leah Shepherd.

Name

Spacekids Global

Legal name

SpaceKids Global, Inc.

Website

https://spacekids.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SpaceKids Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free STEAM+ space-education programs — multimedia presentations, essay and press competitions, zero-G flights, and Blue Origin launch experiences — to elementary students, funded by donations and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Space & Astronomy Programs (EDAMABAE)

Keywords

• Space education programs
• STEAM education nonprofit
• Youth outreach programs
• Space industry careers
• Educational competitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: SpaceKids Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on individual donations to fund programs and activities for students. The website states 100% of donations directly fund programs.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide support for annual operating costs and educational outreach initiatives. Corporate partners include Hilton Cocoa Beach, Zero-G, Florida High Tech, and MKA CPA and Advisor.
3. Donation Processing: Accepts donations through Network for Good platform. Federal Tax ID: 81-2188613. Florida Registration CH66136.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SpaceKids Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers STEAM+ space-education programs to elementary school students (ages 5-13) through multimedia presentations, national competitions, and hands-on space experiences. Offerings include the SpaceKids Program (30-minute multimedia presentations by astronaut founder Sharon Hagle), Press Squad (national competition for student space reporters covering Blue Origin launches), National Essay Competition (with Zero-G flight prizes), Making Space for Girls (Girl Scouts partnership), Postcard to Space (children's postcards flown on Blue Origin rockets), What Kids Want to Know (video Q&A series with space experts), and Space Ambassador speaking engagements. Programs are free to students and have reached over 1,000,000 children globally.

Product overview

Spacekids Global is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization that operates as a unified portfolio of STEAM+ Environment education programs focused on inspiring elementary students (K-12) to pursue careers in space exploration and technology. The core offerings include the SpaceKids Program (multimedia presentations by astronaut Sharon Hagle), Press Squad (national competition for student space reporters), National Essay Competition (with Zero-G flight prizes), Making Space for Girls (in partnership with Girl Scouts), Postcard to Space (Blue Origin rocket flights for children's postcards), What Kids Want to Know (video interview series with space experts), Space Ambassador (speaking engagements), and Women In Blue (honoring female astronauts). The organization does not offer a software platform or technical product; all offerings are educational programs and experiences. To date, SpaceKids has reached over 1,000,000 students globally across Africa, Canada, Dubai, Cayman Islands, France, Nepal, Scotland, Singapore, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Women In Blue™: Program honoring all female astronauts and space ambassadors.
• The Astronaut In You™
• Press Squad
• Making Space for Girls
• What Kids Want to Know
• Space Ambassador

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 1,000,000+ students globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Centerboro ProductionscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 December 2023Cross-promotional agreement for HELIOS sci-fi space action Hollywood film. SpaceKids Global CEO Sharon Hagle appears in cameo role as astronaut. Partnership promotes adding Art to STEM education and space technology benefits.
• All in FilmscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 December 2023Full-service film and entertainment studio based in Los Angeles co-producing HELIOS Hollywood sci-fi feature film with Centerboro Productions. Partnership highlights space technology and Low Earth Orbit 2030.
• Purdue UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive year partnership promoting the campaign 'Boilers to Mars' showcasing the incredible journey of preparing a Purdue graduate to be the first to step foot on Mars. Film partnership producing content about space preparation.
• Club for the FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Origin's charity program. SpaceKids Global participates in Postcard to Space program where children's postcards are flown on Blue Origin New Shepard rockets and returned stamped 'Flown to Space'.
• Zero-G (GoZeroG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZero-Gravity Corporation provides zero-gravity flights valued at $8,200+ for National Essay Competition winners. Winners experience weightlessness on Boeing 727 specifically designed for zero-gravity adventure.
• Blue OriginflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpaceKids Global founder Sharon Hagle flew on Blue Origin NS-20 as only female on Crew 4. Press Squad winners tour Blue Origin's Rocket Park, meet space professionals, and watch live launches. NS-28 flight November 2024.
• Girl Scouts of Citrus CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaking Space for Girls program launched in 2019. 680 girls from 95 councils participated in inaugural 2020 challenge with experiments flown to ISS on SpaceX. Art designs and essays included in media package.
• First Responders Children's FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPress Squad competition partnership supporting first responder families. Vivian Bozek from Ft. Collins, CO selected as First Responders Family winner to cover Blue Origin NS-28 launch.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Central FloridacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPress Squad competition partnership. Zoey, age 11 from Orlando, FL selected as Boys & Girls Clubs winner to cover Blue Origin NS-28 launch.
• Orlando Science CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partnership for space-themed programs and activities. SpaceKids Global partners with Orlando Science Center preparing model for elementary schools and science centers nationwide.
• Hilton Cocoa BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner supporting SpaceKids Global educational programs.
• Zero-G CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing zero-gravity flights for essay competition winners. Makes competitions possible by providing flight experience prizes.
• Virgin Galactic / Galactic UniteflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric partnership through Galactic Unite representing collaboration between Virgin Galactic and Future Astronauts. Since 2012, Future Astronaut community invested almost $2 million reaching 50,000+ young people. Sharon Hagle is Virgin Galactic Future Astronaut.
• Club for FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for Postcard to Space initiative allowing children to send postcards on Blue Origin New Shepard rockets.
• Commercial Spaceflight General Associates (CSGA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting STEAM+ Environment education initiatives.
• ISS National LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner enabling Making Space for Girls experiments to be conducted aboard the International Space Station.
• Ramon FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner for space education initiatives.
• Axiom SpaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram partner supporting space education and exploration programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/spacekidsglobal
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• Facebookfacebook.com/thespacekidsglobal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spacekids-global-inc
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