EarthRise is made possible through the collaboration of churches, community organizations, educators, historians, and aerospace institutions who share a commitment to preserving history, inspiring curiosity, and expanding opportunities for future generations.
This page provides information about the organizations that helped make EarthRise possible, along with trusted resources for visitors who wish to continue exploring the stories, history, science, and ministry behind the initiative.
EarthRise was made possible through the collaboration and support of organizations committed to education, reconciliation, historical preservation, and public engagement. We gratefully acknowledge their partnership in bringing this initiative to life.
Established through the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, the John and Joseph Talbot Fund supports church and community initiatives that advance racial reconciliation, preserve overlooked histories, and promote justice in local communities. Through its grant support of EarthRise, the Fund helped St. Thomas honor the achievements and contributions of people whose roles in the American space program have too often been overlooked.
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas serves more than 400 congregations across Texas and is committed to worship, education, outreach, and reconciliation. Through its support of EarthRise and the John and Joseph Talbot Fund for Racial Reconciliation, the Diocese encourages projects that preserve history, strengthen communities, and inspire future generations through faith and learning.
Located in Nassau Bay, Texas, across from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, St. Thomas has long celebrated the intersection of faith, science, education, and community service. EarthRise reflects the parish’s ongoing commitment to honoring overlooked stories, fostering reconciliation, and inspiring future generations through worship, learning, and public engagement.
EarthRise is intended to be the beginning of a conversation, not the end of one. The following organizations preserve original documents, educational materials, archival collections, and historical research that provide additional context for the stories featured throughout EarthRise.
NASA preserves and shares the history of the American space program through mission archives, biographies, photographs, scientific resources, and educational materials. Many of the astronauts, engineers, scientists, and leaders honored by EarthRise contributed directly to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
NASA’s Learning Resources portal offers lesson plans, classroom activities, videos, career information, and hands-on STEM materials designed to inspire students, educators, and lifelong learners to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum preserves one of the world’s premier collections documenting aviation and spaceflight. Its exhibits, biographies, artifacts, and archival collections provide valuable historical context for many of the stories represented throughout EarthRise.
The Library of Congress provides access to photographs, manuscripts, newspapers, oral histories, and other primary source materials that help document the lives, careers, and historical eras represented by EarthRise‘s honorees.
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum of African American History and Culture preserves the stories, achievements, and contributions of African Americans across every aspect of American life. Its collections provide important historical context for many of the pioneers honored through EarthRise.
Honoring the pioneers whose lives, leadership, and discoveries continue to inspire future generations.
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