https://spacewatch.global/tag/women-in-space/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:11:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/women-in-space/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2026/03/spacewatchgl-opinion-10-women-shaping-the-future-of-european-space/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=71792 The European space sector is evolving rapidly. New technologies are emerging, investment is growing, and an expanding commercial ecosystem is creating new opportunities. Behind this momentum are remarkable people whose work is shaping the future of the industry. On International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate some of the incredible women behind this progress.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2023/10/cosmic-girls-foundation-launches-global-competition/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:00:21 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=51529 Cosmic Girls foundation announced in conjunction with the United Nations World Space Week, introduced on the 4th of October the international charity and competition to inspire girls to pursue careers in space and STEM fields. The foundation’s mission is to “launch dreams in girls, and girls into space” by creating a platform to support female astronaut talent. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/10/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-london-with-anousheh-ansari/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=44138 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global Editor in chief Emma Gatti spoke with Anousheh Ansari, the CEO of the XPRIZE Foundation,  the first astronaut of Iranian descent in space, first Muslim woman in space, and one of the first private astronauts to go to space as well. Emma sat down with Anousheh at this years  4th Secure World Foundation Summit for Space Sustainability to discuss the goals of her foundation, the new frontiers she is trying to break to help humanity to thrive, and the deep meaning of Space exploration for all. ]]> https://spacewatch.global/2022/09/space-cafe-radio-on-tour-in-prague-with-carine-claeys/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:52 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=43153 In this Space Café Radio - SpaceWatch.Global publisher Torsten Kriening spoke with Carine Claeys, during the 6th Space Security Conference, held in Prague between the 19th and the 22nd of June 2022. Dr. Carine Clayes is the EU Special Envoy for Space in the European External Action Service (EEAS).]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/11/spacewatchgl-opinion-skyrora-encourages-girls-and-women-to-reach-for-the-stars-and-find-career-in-aerospace/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 09:00:53 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=37028 SINCE Yuri Gagarin’s maiden trip into space 60 years ago the aerospace industry has been largely dominated by men. Men are, on average are paid £11k more than women. The mean and median salaries for women are £41k and £35k respectively. For men, they are £52k and £45k. This gap widens with age and seniority1.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2021/05/australia-names-catherine-roberts-head-of-its-space-division/ Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:36 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=32593&preview=true&preview_id=32593 Women in space: a senior officer of the Australian Royal Air Force, Catherine Roberts, will become the country’s Space Division new chief next year, Australian ABC News reported. Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, who is currently the Head of Air Force Capability, will take over the newly created position of Head of Space Division from January, ABC said.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/03/spacewatchgl-perspectives-women-in-tech-does-it-have-to-be-sole-destroying/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:34 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=20557 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2020/02/unoosa-launches-space-for-women-website/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:00:08 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=19350 The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) launched the website for its Space4Women project on 11 February 2020. The website helps connect girls and women to career opportunities in the space sector and in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) more widely.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2019/06/inspiring-girls-foundation-and-hispasat-team-up-on-space-sector-event/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 05:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=14529 The Inspiring Girls Foundation and HISPASAT, the Spanish satellite communications operator, joined forces to host an event entitled “Girls and the Space Sector" at the Space Centre of the National Aerospace Technical Institute (INTA) in Maspalomas, Canary Islands, with 50 girls attending from the Guanarteme de Las Palmas high school.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/kyrgyzstan-media-group-start-cubesat-programme-promote-womens-rights/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:00:16 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7803 This content is for members only. 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