World Space Week 2023 Highlights
Date: WASHINGTON, D.C.
World Space Week is being celebrated this week, focusing on the evolution of space access and honoring astronauts from Livingston and Spokane.
Theme: “Rocket Revolution”
The United Nations has designated this year’s theme as “Rocket Revolution,” which emphasizes the rapid advancements in space launch technologies. Access to space, once confined to a few government programs, is now broadening due to:
- Commercial launch providers
- Reusable rockets
- University teams
- Startups
- New national space actors
Notable Astronauts
- Christina Koch (Livingston): Mission specialist for NASA’s Artemis II mission in 2026.
- Anne C. McClain (Spokane): Former commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission with 146 days spent as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72 and 73.
This celebration of space innovation underscores the exciting changes transforming humanity’s relationship with space exploration.
