For over a decade, SSPI’s Making Leaders program laid the groundwork for recognizing talent and building pathways into the space and satellite industry. It gave rise to three cornerstone awards—the 20 Under 35, the Promise Awards, and the Mentor of the Year—and helped launch dozens of early careers.

Today, we are evolving that vision.

What’s Coming in 2025

•  Pulse Updates – industry hot takes from 20 Under 35 honorees
•  Quarterly Spotlight Profiles – deeper dives into the stories behind the talent
•  Virtual Community Spaces – where experience meets ambition, informally
•  Regional Programs – local recognition feeding into the global 20 Under 35
•  Alumni Network – connecting the promise of the future to the legacy of the past

How You Can Help Shape It

Get the Specialized Young Professionals Recognition Toolkit    Propose a Pulse Topic    Help Design the Alumni Experience