Presentation Information
[O16-01]Planetarium as a key connector for Space Business: practical methods and directions for stimulating interest among the next generation
*Terazono Junya1 (1. Moon and Planets, LLC (Japan))
Keywords:
Space Development,Lunar Exploration,Planetary Exploration
Growing numberes of space business are rising here in Japan with diverse course of types: launchers, spacecrafts, satellite image analysis and lunar and planetary exploration. As a pioneer to link public interest for space business as well as astronomy, planetarium would have a potential role and capability to enhance awareness for space business. However, there are several challenges to satisfy demands of public to know the latest information on space business: updating and keeping up the information providing, business model creation for sustainable outreach, and selection of proper topics and person for lecture to inspire public interest more. In this lecture, the author will address some examples to disseminate space business information for public with planetariums in Japan, and will show the their potentiality to connect between public and growing space business.