Space commandant team talks space with young students

Photo By Dottie White | The Space and Missile Defense Office of the Commandant team details space career opportunities for students during a visit to Venetucci Elementary School March 8. Lt. Col. Mike Smith, Master Sgt. Kacee Love and Theresa Baht spoke with students in K-5 about the impacts satellites and space research have on the civilian sector as well as military applications. Topics included missile defense, global positioning system and communication abilities. The visit nested well with Venetucci Elementary's AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) approach to learning, by emphasizing the many space domain careers available to students that persevere and push their limits.  

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES

03.17.2023

Story by Dottie White 

U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

The Space and Missile Defense Office of the Commandant visited Venetucci Elementary School March 8 to speak with students about the importance of Space and STEM in everyday life. Lt. Col. Mike Smith, Master Sgt. Kacee Love and Theresa Baht spoke with students in K-5 about the impacts satellites and space research have on the civilian sector as well as military applications. Topics included missile defense, global positioning system and communication abilities. The visit nested well with Venetucci Elementary's AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) approach to learning, by emphasizing the many space domain careers available to students that persevere and push their limits.

• Date Taken: 03.17.2023
• Date Posted: 03.17.2023 12:37
• Story ID: 440630
• Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US