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The brand-new i5 Space Research Pipeline: Invitation to Innovate We are excited to FINALLY announce new research opportunities for the passionate and rapidly growing i5 Space community! As part of our commitment to fostering innovation, we are inviting cadets to work with space professionals to engage in cutting-edge projects focused on the intersection of intelligent space systems, integrated technologies, and impactful solutions. The i5 Space Research Team has secured low-barriers-to-entry research opportunities accessible for even those with ZERO experience! Our network of space domain professionals (from the SDA TAP Lab, United States Air Force Academy, Booz Allen Hamilton, National Cybersecurity Center, and MORE!) are committed to providing you with the best opportunities for learning and for productive, real-problems real-solutions research endeavors in the fields of: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Autonomous Systems Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Robotics & Automation Intelligence Studies Space Domain Awareness Graphic Design Programming (MATLAB/Python) Our goal is to push the boundaries of research and development, creating breakthrough solutions that not only advance technological understanding but also contribute positively to the Space Force as a whole. Whether you're looking to conduct fundamental research, develop applied solutions, or simply seeking to engage further in the space domain, the Research Pipeline is the ideal platform for forward-thinking projects. Eligibility & Application Details: Open to all cadets in AFROTC, service academies, and civilian i5 members. Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are strongly encouraged. Key Benefits: Access to cutting-edge technologies, tools, and mentors. Opportunities for potential travel funding and partnership development. Networking and knowledge-sharing with industry leaders and academic experts. A state-of-the-art collaborative workspace to drive your research forward. How to Apply: Please fill out the i5 Research Pipeline Application detailing your background experience, preferred topics from our i5 Research Opportunities Master List, and willingness to work in a group. You will be paired with a mentor for research projects starting in the Spring semester 2025. Applications are open and due NLT COB 20 December 2024. See the Program Overview Guide for ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW about how to get involved. For further inquiries or to learn more about available research opportunities, please contact the i5 National Research Team Commander, i5 C/Brig Gen Sergio Santelli at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing how your work will help shape the future! i5 Space Research Pipeline Application: https://lnkd.in/gtXMT-wX

#Academic Update! A few weeks ago we announced a partnership with i5 Space and USAFA Department of Astronautics. This is relationship is in full swing. Cadets joined the Apollo #Accelerator Cohort 4 Demo Day and gave a great intro to an audience from industry, academia, government, partners, and allies (#IAGPA). Rock on Kylyn Smith ! USAFA SPARK

i5 Cadets from the United States Air Force Academy and Yale AFROTC Det 009 traveled to Milan, Italy this past week for the 75th Annual International Astronautical Congress led by the International Astronautical Federation! Engaging in insightful discussions with space professionals from dozens of foreign nations, these cadets learned the true value of our allies' space industries, as well as discovered first-hand how academic and commercial partners contribute to the global space mission! The cadets even had the opportunity to watch live as the European Space Agency - ESA - unveiled the first installment of their Euclid telescope mission set - creating the largest-ever 3D-mapping of the cosmos. The trip also marks an exciting moment for USAFA / AFROTC joint operations, as cadets from both commissioning sources worked hard to ideate, set up, and be able to partake in the TDY together. Adventure is out there! Cadets pictured: Valerie Slackman (USAFA), Aiden Toole (USAFA), Hunter Collins (USAFA), and Kylyn Smith (Yale AFROTC), as well as a shoutout to Casey Landrum (USAFA) for spearheading trip planning!

i5 Space continues to collect guidance from U.S. Space Force Guardians on the Future of Space Defense Education. If you or any Guardians you know are interested in supporting i5 Space, including via mentorship or participation in a new, unique space defense training opportunity for cadets in your region, please fill out and/or share the following form - https://lnkd.in/eXpvQVrx. Speaking of i5 Space, Maj. Sean Allen, Chief, SDA TAP Lab, U.S. Space Force, recently announced on LinkedIn, "SDA TAP Lab is now collaborating with i5 Space and USAFA Department of Astronautics to get students directly engaged in research, development, and testing of SDA and battle management prototypes!" - https://lnkd.in/e6XCMQUq For more information on the great work of i5 Space, please visit https://www.i5space.com/ or https://lnkd.in/eKJGqSdB. cc: Benjamin Coval and John Stevenson

#Grateful to announce that SDA TAP Lab is now collaborating with i5 Space and USAFA Department of Astronautics to get students directly engaged in research, development, and testing of #SDA and battle management prototypes! Received a great reaction from students, sponsors, and administrators! If you are a student with interest in #space, rocketry, data science and analytics please propose a project which aligns with both the i5 Space program goals and an SDA TAP Lab "problem statement". Send proposals to the exceptional Kylyn Smith. Students must be ambitious, resourceful, and creative. For more details visit: www.sdataplab.org www.i5space.com

Make sure to check out the latest i5 Space Crash Course Episode all about the cyberspace domain and the Space Force's cyber operations! #cyberspace #USSF

i5 Space is collecting guidance from USSF Guardians on the Future of Space Defense Education. If you or any Guardians you know are interested in supporting i5 Space, including via mentorship or participation in a new, unique space defense training opportunity for cadets in your region, we welcome you to fill out and/or share the following form! Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to work with you to strengthen tomorrow's space warfighters. https://lnkd.in/g4_vtWsH

This weekend, members of the i5 Space National Staff had the opportunity to meet with Scott Sadler, the Senior Advisor at NewSpace Nexus as well as a trusted and proven communicator to Members of Congress, senior military intelligence officers, and wartime commanders. Discussions ranged from presenting future aspirations regarding i5 Space programs and operations, as well as advice from Mr. Sadler on how to accomplish our mission of building space-minded leaders across all domains. Thank you so much for your time Scott Sadler and we look forward to meeting again soon! Left: Benjamin Coval - Director of Protocol, i5 Space Middle: Scott Sadler - Senior Advisor, NewSpace Nexus Right: John Stevenson - Director of Staff, i5 Space

Attached is a flier that can be found in the Space Force 101, a document that provides you with a general run down of all things US Space Force. The full PDF can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g-5WDyYA #spaceforce101 #USSF

Check out the latest episode of the i5 Space Crash Course Series on YouTube! #spaceforce #crashcourse #i5space