Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2019 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Explore life beyond Earth and NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, do one activity for space science exploration, and participate in one science activity, then share one thing you learned with others.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Explore the possibility of life beyond Earth and engage in exciting activities to learn more about alien worlds with one activity (design a habitat for an alien world, create a postcard/tourist brochure for a solar system body or exoplanet, OR plan a mission to explore a celestial object).
- Dive into NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (discover careers, explore a NASA’s Science Mission Directorate division, OR investigate internships, competitions, webcasts, and lectures).
- Engage in space science exploration with one activity (citizen scientist project, use telescope remotely, OR build a telescope).
- Explore deeper in one aspect (participate in a NASA competition, plan and document a field trip to show others, OR conduct research with a mentor AND enter the project into a science fair).
- Share your discoveries (digitally, through visual art, or with a performance piece).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Archived Copy of PDF w/video from GSCCC – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF w/video from GSCWM – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSOAZ – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Ambassadors” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Discover worlds beyond Earth
- Dive into NASA science
- Explore your interests
- Dig deeper
- Share what you’ve learned
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- VTK Ambassador Women in Space Science by GSUSA
- VTK NASA Space Science Division Bios by GSUSA
- VTK Organism Cards by GSUSA
- VTK Solar System Bodies by GSUSA
- VTK STEM Professionals Resource by GSUSA
- VTK Careers in Space Science by GSUSA
- VTK NASA Science Mission Directorate by GSUSA
- VTK How Long for Space Travel by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Space Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
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- Return to the Ambassador Badge List.
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