Kim Macharia: Chair at the Space Frontier Foundation and Executive Director at Space Prize

"Space Prize" seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences. In this episode, Ben and Kim discuss where the Space Prize is going next, the importance of mentorship and the role of science communication in inspiring the next generation of young women in Space! OUTLINE: Here's approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:16 Please rate and review the podcast! 01:06 Kim Macharia 01:46 Space Prize 04:54 The Pipeline Problem 06:10 Space Literacy 08:13 Space Education 08:50 Telescope in every school in the world 09:52 What are the Space Prize's? 12:04 importance of Mentorship 13:33 Different Judges/Mentors depending on location 14:00 The Application  16:00 Funding 17:30 Locations  19:15 Next Space Prize in May: Brazil 19:37 Challenges of new locations 21:28 Science Communication 22:36 Space Frontier Foundation 25:40 Private companies democratising access to space 27:40 Future in space 28:15 What advice to young people 30:40 Would Kim go to Space? 32:38 Socials and Wrap Up Follow Kim Macharia Website: https://www.spaceprize.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespaceprize/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespaceprize LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-prize/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thespaceprize Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! (NEW - YOUTUBE): www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/