Immersive NASA experience for FANB students as part of “EARTH to SPACE” festival

As part of the “EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky” festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., some 70 upper secondary students from the Institution FANB had the opportunity to take part in a special virtual session with Dorian Janney, an education specialist at NASA, on Monday 31 March 2025.

The session, which was made possible thanks to the partnership between H.E. the Ambassador of Monaco to the United States and Canada and the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, highlights the Principality’s commitment to science education and international cooperation.

NASA experience for FANB students ©Direction de la Communication / Stéphane Danna

This unique educational session gave the students a chance to learn more about NASA’s Earth observation missions, while emphasising the importance of scientific cooperation and cultural diplomacy in space exploration and the conservation of our planet.

The partnership between Monaco’s Embassy to the United States and Canada and the Department of Education, Youth and Sport is evidence of the shared determination to offer opportunities for young people and an innovative approach to scientific practices.

Source: Government Portal

ELEVATE Monte-Carlo – The biggest space conference in Monaco

The privately organised ELEVATE Monte-Carlo Space & Sustainability conference emphasized the importance of space education and sustainable practices in space endeavors, encouraging the next generation of space enthusiasts to prioritize ecological responsibility in their ambitions.

Over 850 local students attended the conference to learn and be inspired by the speakers.

The team of ELEVATE Monte-Carlo actively supports sustainability efforts in space exploration, research, and outreach, while also educating and promoting green space practices.

ELEVATE Space & Sustainability Conference

Parallel to the insights from former Astronauts, space industry professionals, and those poised to be the next generation of space travelers, ELEVATE also featured interactive, sensory and immersive experiences for the attendees.

Guests were able to attend exclusive workshops, like crafting a rocket capable of soaring 10km skyward, or to indulge in some Astronaut ice cream for a unique cosmic culinary treat.

Every person on the planet, young and old alike, has wondered about our place in the universe. For the brave and curious ones, ELEVATE offered the chance of feeling the weightlessness of the International Space Station through an immersive experience.