While space agencies globally recognize space applications, diplomacy, and national prestige as core justifications for their work, they remain hesitant to embrace a critical concept: the urgent humanization of space, or the urgent expansion of civilization into space. Similarly, educational institutions have not yet integrated matters related to civilian space development into their curricula.Reviewing the Space Renaissance Manifesto provides a deeper understanding of why the “humanization of space” is essential for the future. The proposition of diverting military spending toward civilian space development is simple yet transformative: it would directly elevate human quality of life. Wars are the worst experience a human population can encounter, and today we are witnessing more military confrontations around the world than at any time since WWII, action is necessary. With this short letter, we are calling the youth to take action.Youth working, or aspiring to work, in the space domain, are welcome to join Space Renaissance International (SRI) and become part of our cause. The Towards the Young Generation Committee is dedicated to guiding the next generation and advocating for the expansion of humanity into the cosmos.

This year marks the IV SRI World Congress (SRIC4), a landmark online event held every five years to set strategic guidelines. For the first time, a dedicated Youth Session is being hosted. Please see the specific EHTOS Call for Papers. And submit your abstract. Be sure to flag the EHTOS checkbox: “I am under 35 years old, this abstract is for the EHTOS context”

As a young professional or student, you will receive a discount when joining SRI. By submitting an abstract to the SRI World Congress, you will automatically join the youth special session.

Young Participants will benefit of a Competition Entry: High-quality papers will compete for scholarships to participate in either physical or virtual analog missions.

To learn more about the competition and how to submit your abstract, please check the EHTOS page.

SRI leads an international coalition whose mission is to add an 18th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) related to civil space development to the United Nations 2030 Agenda. The Space 18^th SDG has a dedicated Call for Perspective, connected to the SRIC4 18^th SDG session.

Join SRI and be the voice of peace in your community. In addition to the Towards the Young Generation Committee, we encourage you to explore all SRI committees and join the one that aligns with your interests and career goals. Learn more about SRI here.

Help us spread the word about the urgency of expanding humanity into outer space and encourage your national space agency to adopt important space concepts that can bring prosperity and peace for everyone.

The Congress website: https://2026.spacerenaissance.space/

Looking forward to see you at the Congress.

Ad Astra!

Ghanim Alotaibi, SRI Board of Directors

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