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Beyond Stars
Article Type: Explainer · Open Access · Received: 23 August 2026 / Received in Revised Form: 3 September 2026 / Accepted: 30 September 2026 · Publication date: 2 October 2026.
Ian Lauzon
Grade 8 Student, Chadwick International, 45 Art center-daero 97 beon-gil, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 22002, South Korea.
Copyright 2026 APALCE Voices This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0, which permits unrestricted, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Lauzon, I. (2026). Beyond stars. APALCE Voices, 1.
Summary
This submission is a persuasive article about the need for more education on the subject of space science in schools today. It argues that the movement toward more STEM teaching sometimes overlooks an industry that is growing rapidly and needs well-educated candidates to grow. The focus on engineering concepts, science, and math is necessary for an industry that is becoming increasingly important over time.
Keywords
STEM; space industry; growth; education; concepts
When you look up at the night sky, do you see just stars or your future career? Depending on your education route, you may or may not have thought of space science as a fundamental education factor for young children who are in primary school or middle school. Though this may be a narrow view, this development is a crucial factor on the childs future. Space science should be a fundamental part of education because studying it from a young age can increase students’ interest in STEM, strengthen their understanding of scientific concepts, and encourage them to pursue STEM-related/IB careers.
The global space industry is expanding rapidly, exceeding basic astronomy. According to the World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company, the global space economy was valued at approximately $630 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $1.8 trillion by 2035. This rapid growth shows that space science is becoming increasingly demanding and important in the modern era and provides a strong reason for students to study it from a young age. The expansion of the space science industry is creating opportunities across many fields, such as engineering, robotics, astronomy, satellite technology, and Earth observation.
The OECD also shows that STEM occupations make up a significant share of the space workforce, with fields such as aerospace engineering and physics playing important roles in industry. By introducing young students to space science, schools can help them become familiar with these fields before they begin choosing their future careers. This exposure at a young age allows students to discover interests they might not have encountered, and these skills are essential for future STEM careers. Therefore, teaching space science is not only about understanding planets and stars but also about helping students prepare for an expanding industry and a future with new scientific and technological opportunities.
In many middle schools, space is treated as just one brief chapter in a textbook. However, research from NASA proves that hands-on space science projects boost student engagement in math and creative problem-solving. The NASA article shows how education in space science has a big positive influence on STEM learning. People who have already been influenced by NASA are more likely to get space-related STEM jobs. Therefore, early exposure to Space Science and Aerodynamics could really aid STEM students in pursuing their dream careers.
References
NASA. (2023). About STEM engagement at NASA. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/stem-engagement/?utm_source.
The European Space Agency. (2022). With space at the forefront of education. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://www.esa.int/content/view/full/249403?utm_source.
Cheng, M.M.H. (2022). An overview of STEM education in Asia. In M. M. H. Cheng, C. Buntting, A. Jones (Eds), Concepts and Practices of STEM Education in Asia (pp. 1-15). Singapore: Springer. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2596-2_1.
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