Space Foundation Announces Collaboration with BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for a New Branded Content Series, ‘Space Renaissance’

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Feb. 23, 2026 — Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced its collaboration with BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions to produce a new branded film series, “Space Renaissance.” The three-part series will explore how technologies developed for space are being adapted to improve life on Earth, from advancing medical research and more sustainable agriculture to managing natural resources and bridging digital divides.

Today, more than 12,000 active satellites orbit the Earth, supporting technologies such as global communication networks, real-time navigation, inventory tracking and high-speed data transfers that are integral to modern daily life.  Space technology is also helping address some of the immediate and practical challenges on Earth including environmental monitoring, national security, disaster response, and global connectivity for isolated communities.

While the spirit of exploration remains, the motivations for space activity have broadened. Alongside discovery, there is a growing focus on practical applications and how to harness the unique environment of space and the data it provides to develop solutions for use on Earth.

In announcing the new series, Space Foundation CEO Heather Pringle explained, “Working with the BBC StoryWorks team allows us to elevate the space story at a pivotal moment and  connect and inspire people around the world to how space touches everyday life. The ‘Space Renaissance’ series captures this global impact and the opportunity it creates for the future, inspiring generations everywhere.”

The series will examine three key chapters:

• Sustaining Earth– How is space helping us understand and care for our planet? This chapter will show how satellite data is providing a perspective on environmental changes. It illustrates how Earth observation tools monitor forests, water and weather patterns, offering insights that guide conservation efforts, responsible resource management, and disaster response.
• Connected Horizons– How is space technology affecting everyday life? This chapter presents human-centered stories of impact. It will highlight how satellite communications provide vital links for more remote communities, how research in microgravity is informing new medical treatments, and how space-derived data supports education, healthcare, and economic opportunity in underserved regions.
• Constellation of Change– How is the global space community evolving? This chapter profiles the expanding ecosystem of organizations and nations shaping the sector. It will look at how international partnerships, commercial innovation, and efforts to build a diverse workforce are broadening participation and ensuring space development benefits a wider global community.

Through immersive, human-centered stories, “Space Renaissance” will highlight the scientists, engineers, business leaders and communities applying space-based tools to tangible, Earth-bound challenges. The series aims to foster a deeper understanding of the present-day role space plays in building a more resilient and informed future.

Launching alongside World Space Week in October 2026 on a dedicated, branded microsite on BBC.com, the series will be supported by a global digital campaign engaging relevant audiences from among the platform’s 165 million monthly visitors and amplified through the Space Foundation network.

BBC StoryWorks’ creative teams will produce bespoke branded content for series participants to illustrate their progress and inspire others. Organizations with stories that fit these themes are invited to express interest via this short form before Monday, March 9. For further questions, please contact Anna Stephens, series developer at BBC StoryWorks: [email protected].

Following review, a selection of respondents will be invited to discuss engaging BBC StoryWorks’ creative teams to produce a branded piece for the series, which will require a fee determined by production variables.

About Space Foundation 

Space Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 as a gateway to advance the global space community. Space Foundation uniquely educates, collaborates and informs the entire space workforce, from early education through post-secondary (college, non-college, vocational), to the start of their careers as new professionals, and ultimately as leaders at the highest levels of government and commercial industry. As a charitable organization, Space Foundation receives support from corporate members, sponsors, individual giving, and grants. Visit Space Foundation at www.SpaceFoundation.org, and follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.

About BBC StoryWorks

The multi-award-winning Programme Partnerships team, part of BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, is responsible for the creation of branded digital series for global audiences, hosted on BBC.com. Combining BBC storytelling heritage with industry expertise, the team make content for innovative brands that looks deeper into the issues shaping society, bringing captivating stories to BBC.com audiences and beyond, and delivering formidable results.

Media Contacts:

Rich Cooper
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Space Foundation
(202) 596-0714
[email protected]

Dottie O’Rourke
TECHMarket Communications
(650) 344-1260
[email protected]

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