Partnership propels Indigenous space talent to NASA’s JPL
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is sponsoring an Indigenous science student for a 10-week internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This initiative is part of a partnership with Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy to support diversity in the Australian space sector.
Why it matters
The program aims to create a pipeline for Indigenous talent in STEM, fostering leadership and representation in the global space industry.
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation (ATSF) will again sponsor an Indigenous science student to participate in Monash University’s National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA) program. The successful student will attend an immersive 10-week mentoring experience at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) with leading scientists and engineers at the forefront of global space exploration and innovation.Marking the second consecutive year of this impactful partnership, ATSF is helping to build a pipeline of Indigenous talent in the space sector, supporting students to gain first-hand insight into cutting-edge research, mission design and advanced engineering in one of the world’s premier space research environments.Darcey Watson, CEO of ATSF says, “Sponsoring a National Indigenous Space Academy student is more than supporting a single journey - it’s helping launch a leader whose story will inspire generations to come.“At the Foundation, we believe in empowering young people who are ready to shape the future of Australia’s space industry…
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