The Organization Helping Young Argentines Reach for the Stars
Ignacio Peña’s Open Space puts on student competitions for space technology. Now, a winning idea is in space.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on millennials in politics Ignacio Peña sees a bright future for Argentina's youth. Originally from Buenos Aires and boasting experience in consulting and entrepreneurship, Peña started Open Space, a nonprofit, to promote student interest in spacefaring technology. AQ sat with Peña to discuss the successful designs that have emerged from Open Space's contests—and what he thinks is Argentina's most valuable asset. This interview was edited for clarity and length. Americas Quarterly: What is Open Space Ignacio Peña:...
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