Education & Outreach

Education & Outreach

MVA Academy

Our Mission

MVA Academy is dedicated to empowering minds through space education. By fostering knowledge and innovation, we aim to shape the future of space exploration and scientific advancement.

Educational Initiatives

The Academy will implement various educational initiatives coordinated by the MVA Main Committee. These initiatives are designed to provide diverse learning experiences and opportunities for growth in the space sector.

Flexible Learning Formats

MVA Academy offers multiple and flexible learning options to cater to different needs. Our programs include:

  • Masterclasses
  • MVA Schools
  • Short Courses
  • MVA Campus

Our Team

The initial Main Committee of MVA Academy consists of five distinguished members:

  • Alessandro Bartoloni (Chair)
  • Paolo Caratelli
  • Satoru Kurosu
  • Juan Nolasco
  • Shuai Yuan

The committee will expand to include 4 to 8 members and will be supported by the MVA Global International Committee, which may also include non-MVA members.

Short-Term Goals (2025)

The first phase of MVA Academy’s Main Committee will focus on achieving several key milestones:

  • Portfolio Development: Defining educational formats such as MVA School, Short Courses, Masterclasses, and MVA Campus.
  • Curriculum and Content Catalog: Creating a comprehensive catalog of topics and subjects for our initiatives.
  • Organizational Planning: Establishing timelines and cost structures for the Academy’s activities.
  • Global Committee Formation: Assembling a network of educators, partnerships, and potential permanent locations for the Academy.

For information, please contact moc.e1741809803galli1741809803vnoom1741809803@inol1741809803otrab1741809803.ordn1741809803assel1741809803a1741809803

Towards the Moon Village Generation

09/2024 Space Education & Strategic Application Conference 2024 Participation

PANEL: Towards the Moon Village Generation: The 2nd Edition of the MVA Italy Space Summer School Experience

Time: 11:30 AM – 12:40 EDT

Speakers: A. Bartoloni, T. M. Siragusa, G. Romano, J. Wood

Panel Recording

Materials from E&O Initiatives

Student Corner

The Student Corner has been created for students and young people to submit questions or proposals to the MVA experts and have them answered.

Towards the Moon Village Generation

Towards the Moon Village Generation project aims to engage with students and young professionals, the generation who will likely be alive and contributing to our continuous presence on the Moon on their views and perspectives for the future of lunar activities and the Moon Village.