DENVER, July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Space for Humanity (S4H) is
thrilled to announce that another esteemed member of our S4H family
is set to embark on an extraordinary journey to space.
Emily Calandrelli, renowned
science communicator and advocate, will be joining us as a Citizen
Astronaut Program (CAP) Ambassador.
We are excited to join Emily
Calandrelli, known for her impactful work in inspiring young
girls to pursue careers in STEM, in announcing that she will be
flying with Blue Origin.
"Space for Humanity is thrilled for Emily! We're also excited
knowing that such a dedicated and gifted science communicator with
a strong background in STEM is going to space. Emily Calandrelli has spent years opening up a
world of possibilities in STEM for young people globally. That's
why we know that this mission isn't just about her traveling to
space, it's about the countless others she will be bringing along
with her. We're so proud to cheer her on," said Space for Humanity
Executive Director Antonio
Peronace.
Emily Calandrelli's dedication to
making science accessible and exciting for the next generation
aligns perfectly with S4H's mission to democratize access to space
and foster a sense of global interconnectedness.
Emily Calandrelli, a West Virginia native, added, "I'm incredibly
grateful for the opportunity to fly with Blue Origin. I look
forward to representing my home state in this way and show the
world what kids from Appalachia can do, what women can do, and what
mothers can do. Country roads...take me to space!"
In celebration of Emily's upcoming flight, S4H will be hosting a
donation campaign on our website to support her journey. Details on
how to contribute will be available soon. Your generous support of
Emily will help us continue to uplift every member of our global
family and promote a sustainable future for our incredible
world.
Stay tuned for more updates and join us in celebrating this
exciting milestone! Together, we will continue to elevate dreams
and reach for the stars.
Space for Humanity is a globally recognized, 501c3 nonprofit
organization that is dedicated to democratizing access to space for
all the world's citizens. Space for Humanity operates a Citizen
Astronaut Program that sends thoughtfully selected, impact-driven
individuals of any walk of life to space to experience the
"Overview Effect," a cognitive shift brought on by viewing the
Earth from space. Space for Humanity provides its Citizen
Astronauts specialized training so that upon their return to Earth
they can serve as leaders and global ambassadors, committed to
inspiring a better, brighter tomorrow for all. Together, Space for
Humanity and its supporters are changing perspectives on humanity's
interconnectivity, the fragility of our planet, and our place in
the cosmos.
To learn more about Emily's mission, Space for Humanity's work,
and how you can support these efforts, please visit
www.SpaceForHumanity.org.
Ad Astra.
Media Contact: Sarah Nickell,
sarah@nickellcommunications.com
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