On March 25 2019, NASA announced it would launch the first all-female spacewalk of two women at the International Space Station. But days after the announcement was made the spacewalk was cancelled as there was only one space suit that would fit a woman. Months later the historic spacewalk was completed, but this glaring oversight highlights the gender gap in space that persists today.
We're on a mission to help close this gap and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and access at the frontiers of the space sector. Not only is there a clear "business case" – as evidence shows more diverse workforces bring greater innovation, better decision-making and greater collaboration – but there is a moral imperative to do so.
Our research seeks to address the barriers facing women, gender diverse people and historically marginalised groups in the industry – everything from from equipment failures to inadequate research and funding – and explore the unprecedented opportunities the sector presents for improving the lives of generations to come by building a sustainable and gender-equal future.
