International
Space Agency
Visitors
Engaging the Rising Generation
of
Space Nations
Praising
our
Peace Partners
Solidarity
in
Securing Space
Itinerary
✓ Tour Historic Gemini, Mercury, and Apollo Sites
✓ Visit into the MOC - Launch Control "Firing" Room
✓ Welcomed by U.S. Space Force Base Leadership
✓ Network with Prospectus Partners at Community Welcome
Goals
This project demonstrates America’s leadership in global space markets, fosters global cooperation and promotes U.S. expertise in the development of civil and commercial space infrastructure. Government officials, scientists, and private sector leaders will gain tools to positively influence their countries’ space programs while building connections with U.S. government and private sector leaders. The program will provide in-depth knowledge of U.S. policies on spaceflight safety, space exploration, the role of the private sector, and the importance of being a responsible actor in space.
Objectives
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Establish the United States as the partner of choice for emerging space nations.
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Promote the incorporation of U.S. standards and best practices into the space sector of emerging space nations.
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Build connections between participants and major public and private actors in the U.S. civil and commercial space sectors.
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Increase technical and policy knowledge of participants through in-depth site visits and discussions
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Highlight current and future challenges facing the space industry and methods to address those challenges.
Since 1963, WorldOrlando has served as the local implementer of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is a professional exchange program that brings up to 5,000 international leaders to the U.S. each year. More than 200,000 IVLP participants have engaged with Americans, including more than 500 current or former Chiefs of State or Heads of Government, 10 Nobel Laureates, and thousands of private and nonprofit sector leaders. An IVLP participant’s journey starts when they are nominated by a U.S. Embassy in their country. Their 2-3 week program begins in Washington D.C., with a focus on the U.S. federal government, and continues with visits to 4+ communities across the U.S. For each group of IVLP participants visiting Central Florida, WorldOrlando arranges 2-3 days of meetings with their local professional counterparts, cultural activities, volunteer opportunities, dinner with local hosts, as well as hotel and ground transportation.
WorldOrlando has been a member of the Global Ties U.S. network since its establishment in the early 1960's. Global Ties U.S. leads the country’s largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network of nonprofit organizations, with 70+ members implementing exchange programs in all 50 U.S. states.
International Visitor Leadership Program
Fact Sheet
International Visitor Leadership Program
At-a-Glance
As the foundational professional exchange program of the U.S. government, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields through short-term professional exchanges that strengthen American communities.
Since its inception in 1940, more than 230,000 international leaders have taken part in the IVLP including over 500 alumni that have become heads of state or government, 12 Nobel Laureates, 1,600+ Cabinet Ministers, 1,000+ members of Parliament, and numerous leaders in industry, science, and academia. IVLP participants are nominated by U.S. Embassies around the world. There is no application process for the IVLP.
Americans who are interested in getting involved can visit the Global Ties U.S. website (www.GlobalTiesUS.org) for a list of community-based organizations across the United States that help implement IVLP exchanges. By connecting with the organization closest to them, Americans can share ideas and perspectives with international leaders, making our country safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Town-Hall Open-Forum Briefing
U.S. Space Force
International Partnership Strategy
Morrell Operations Center (MOC)
Videos
Morrell Operations Center (MOC)
Hangar C
Historical Sites
Stellar Space Sparking Stepping-Stones
Sands Space History Center
