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Global Space Innovation (SpaceScholars / GFSSM)

Beijing, Beijing, China

Founded 2011

An international education organization running GFSSM, co-founded with US Space Foundation, National Space Academy UK, and China Space Foundation.

Opportunities from Global Space Innovation (SpaceScholars / GFSSM)

Competition

Global Future Space Scholars Meet (GFSSM)

by Global Space Innovation (SpaceScholars / GFSSM)

An international aerospace commerce simulation competition where student teams design space settlements and defend proposals through a simulated bidding process.

For children ages 12 to 18
Online or in-person
Free to participate

What your child could gain:

Aerospace EngineeringCommerce SimulationPublic Speaking
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About

Global Space Innovation, operating through ITCCC (International Teenager Competition and Communication Center) and Beijing Infinite Education Inc., is an international education organization dedicated to fostering young talent in science and technology. The organization co-founded the Global Future Space Scholars Meet (GFSSM) alongside the US Space Foundation, National Space Academy UK, and China Space Foundation. ITCCC has been operating since 2011 and became a member of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in 2019. The organization runs several international education programs reaching approximately 20,000 students annually, including Botball Robotics Competition, RoboRAVE Robotics Competition, and Future City programs. The GFSSM program, launched in 2018 as the Future Space Scholars Meet (FSSM), has grown from a China-focused event to an international competition attracting participants from over 15 countries. It serves as the flagship program, combining aerospace engineering, commerce simulation, and multidisciplinary design challenges for teenagers worldwide.

Affiliations

International Astronautical Federation (IAF)US Space FoundationNational Space Academy (UK)China Space Foundation

Programs offered

  • Global Future Space Scholars Meet (GFSSM)
  • Botball Robotics Competition
  • RoboRAVE Robotics Competition
  • Future City

Achievements

  • IAF member since 2019
  • GFSSM in its 9th edition (2026) with participants from 15+ countries
  • Programs reach approximately 20,000 students annually

Leadership

  • Dr. Mao Yong, Co-founder, ITCCC; Co-Chair, GFSSM Scientific Committee (Tsinghua University)
  • Dr. Yao Zhonghua, Chair, GFSSM Scientific Committee (University of Hong Kong)

Contact information

spacescholars.org/service@itccc.org.cn0086-010-66537227
No. 15, Zhongmao Hutong, Zhao Dengyu Road, Xicheng District

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