# Astronaut Instruction Manuals This Book Aims to Further Space Education and Inspire Kids' Ambition By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-education References: [space](http://www.space.com/30814-astronaut-instruction-manual-kids-book.html) & [inkshares](https://www.inkshares.com/projects/the-astronaut-instruction-manual-for-pre-teens) In the name of making space education exciting and engaging for youth, writer and speaker Mike Mongo is creating ' The Astronaut Instruction Manual for Preteens.' Currently, Mongo travels around the United States and internationally to countries like Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, teaching kids that they, too, can be astronauts -- or if not, that they can pursue their passions in life. His main message is "space is for everyone." While the [astronauts of the Apollo missions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-ii) in the 60s and 70s were all white men, today, a world of possibilities has opened up to anyone with a dream and the strength to follow it. The Astronaut Instruction Manual for Preteens furthers space education through inspiration and critical thinking, asking kids about their dreams for their future careers and what those careers might look like if they took place in space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in space-themed educational materials and programs for kids. - **Youth Engagement:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in engaging and inspiring educational content for young audiences. - **Diversity in Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in promoting inclusivity and diversity in space-related fields and narratives. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating space-themed instructional materials for kids. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing engaging educational programs and initiatives for young learners. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in producing entertaining and educational content for kids with a focus on space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Astronautical NFT Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestis-memorial.md) - [Space Exploration Hotel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-aerospace.md) - [Educational Martian Metaverse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mission-mars.md) - [Space Exploration Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston.md) - [Youth-Focused Technology Programing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-space-apps-challenge1.md) - [Astronaut Night Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-light-projectors.md) - [Astronomy-Based Children's Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-solar-system-set.md) - [Space-Exploring STEAM Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md)