February is Black History Month and we are celebrating extraordinary Black professionals who have contributed to space exploration and helped us get to where we are today, many of whom have been left out of the history books. These individuals are leaders in their fields and have each made history ... READ MORE»
Mark Your Calendars: The Top Space Missions of 2021
Get ready for take-off! 2021 is going to be an incredible year for space exploration! Around the world, people have come together to push the boundaries of science and technology. From landing on other celestial bodies to seeing further into the universe than we ever have before, these ... READ MORE»
10 Must-See Astronomical Events In 2021
Human beings have always been fascinated by looking up at the stars, and it’s not hard to see why! Outerspace can put on quite the show; from eclipses to meteor showers and more, these events remind humans just how beautiful and incredible our universe really is. These events also help remind us ... READ MORE»
Launching Dream Big! in Conversation with Astronaut Scott Kelly
We are excited for this upcoming event with our co-founder and president, Abigail Harrison, where she’ll be launching her new book “Dream Big!: How to Reach for Your Stars” with retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly. Famous for his record-breaking year-long stay in space, Scott Kelly is an ... READ MORE»
Booklist Magazine by the ALA Review: Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars by TMG President Abigail Harrison | November 17, 2020
We’re excited to share how Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, the upcoming book by the TMG co-founder and President, Abigail Harrison, has been reviewed in Booklist Magazine by Sharon Rawlins at the ALA (American Library Association). Rawlins writes, “In this practical self-help book, Harrison ... READ MORE»
Kirkus Reviews: Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars by TMG President Abigail Harrison
Our co-founder and president Abigail Harrison’s new inspirational book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, which guides young people on how to attain their big dreams step-by-step, has been reviewed by Kirkus Reviews, which says that Dream Big! will “appeal both to STEM-oriented fans of the ... READ MORE»
Press Release: Astronaut Abby to Moderate Escape Velocity Extra with Focus on Female Engineers
Wednesday Night, October 28, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET Washington, DC (October 21, 2020) – When the Museum of Science Fiction (MOSF) presents their next Escape Velocity Extra (EVX) online program, Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. ET, the spotlight will focus squarely on five prominent women in ... READ MORE»
PRESS RELEASE: The Mars Generation Announces 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Award Winners for 2020
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, September 16, 2020 / The Mars Generation (TMG) announced its third class of 24 Under 24 Leaders and Innovators in STEAM and Space Award winners (Class of 2020). The group is comprised of young people from around the world who are breaking barriers in science, ... READ MORE»
Life as an Aspiring Astronaut | #AskAbby Homeschool Edition | The Mars Generation | Season 3 | Episode 12
Season 3, Episode 12, #AskAbby Space and Science Show: Homeschool Edition Presented by TheMarsGeneration.org Life as an Aspiring Astronaut In episode 12 of #AskAbby Space and Science Show: Homeschool Edition, host Abby "Astronaut Abby" Harrison talks about her life as an aspiring ... READ MORE»
What Astronauts Eat, Bring, and More! | #AskAbby Homeschool Edition | The Mars Generation | Season 3 | Episode 11
Season 3, Episode 11, #AskAbby Space and Science Show: Homeschool Edition Presented by TheMarsGeneration.org What Astronauts Eat, Bring and More! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here so you don’t miss an episode! In Episode 11 of #AskAbby Space and Science Show: Homeschool Edition, ... READ MORE»