about us
What is Space Prize?
Space Prize is a global contest to promote the advancement of women in STEAM, specifically in aerospace.
GRAND PRIZES
ZERO-G flight
Land-based EVA training in Star City
Orbite Astronaut Orientation
Space Perspective
“In addition to the grand prizes, the school/district that produces the winner will receive a subsidy for STEAM/Space focused programs. The winners will each be paired with a successful female mentor for one-on-one and group mentorship sessions. Mentors are:________”
Meet the Team
Executive team
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Dr. Mark Wagner
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Kim Macharia
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Roman Chiporukha
“I am passionate about this project because…”
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Eddie Miller
“I am passionate about this project because…”
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Susanne Moore
“I am passionate about this project because…”
WHY WOMEN
Women make up an overwhelming minority in the aerospace industry, whether as astronauts or executives.
Out of the 566 people who have traveled to space, 65 of them or about 11.5% were women.
According to a study done by Aviation Week, only 24% of aerospace employees are women.
Women make up only about a third of NASA’s workforce. They comprise just 28 percent of senior executive leadership positions and are only 16 percent of senior scientific employees, according to a survey done by the agency.
Our goal is to change these statistics.
Just a few of the women who have influenced the space industry.
Katherine Johnson
NASA Mathematician
Kathy Sullivan
NASA Astronaut & Geologist
Ellen Ochoa
NASA Astronaut & Director
Rosaly Lopes
Geologist & Volcanologist
Mary Jackson
NASA Engineer
Valentina Tereshkova
Astronaut
Gwynne Shotwell
President of SpaceX
Christa Mcauliffe
American teacher & Astronaut
"Human spaceflight cannot develop any further without the active participation of women."
— cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova
Valentina made history as the first woman in space. In 1963, she piloted the Vostok 6 spacecraft around Earth, alone, orbiting our planet for 48 hours.