Creative ideas for a “JEDI” space
Dr Sian Leo Proctor is a visionary artist, explorer, and astronaut. In 2021, Dr Proctor made history as the first artist selected to go to space on the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. She is the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and is currently the only African-American woman to be a mission pilot.
Watch her video to see her thoughts about how to make space more accessible for everyone.
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Sian says that she wants people to create a JEDI space: a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive space industry.
In her interview she said: “so far, access to space has been very limited…not a lot of people have been able to go”.
This got us thinking… what’s the best way to “open up access so that anyone from anywhere around the world can have a reasonable shot at going to space”?
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What could be done to make the space industry more inclusive? For example, how could more women be supported to join the space industry? Or how could people from diverse backgrounds be encouraged?
You could think of factors like cost, education, accessibility and inspiration.
Try to make your solutions as creative as possible. For example, Sian makes art that inspires people.
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I believe that to make the space inclusive, this needs a lot of support from different fields because it is extremely important for humans in these days. It helps us to discover the space including asteroids, planets and stars and the space explorations lead to new technologies and develop the life on Earth including GPS and the weather forecasts.
EDUCATION And SENSITIZATION
Competent authorities must make educating, engineering, sports, technological and scientific programs that will help students, men and women. An experienced and a professional person and it is better to be an astronauts must be sent to these people to teach them the engineering, astronomy and how will they adapt in the space.
ACCESSIBILITY AND COST
I think that these two points link together. There is a pattern between them that can be easily noticed. Without money (cost) humans cannot develop the space industries or invent rockets with a high quality consequently there will not be any accessibility. Governments and space companies must give and offer money supports to people who want to go to space and to develop the space industries.
To conclude, imagine that going to space is something easy and your school made a trip to the space?
How will you feel and what will you do?
I agree with you,just would like to add a couple of facts more.
1. Equal and easy access is also necessary to make space inclusive without any bias or prejudice.
2. Efficient and aggressive policy formulation at governnent's end to ensure that best research is carried out in space industry.
I agree because facts are what makes your statements real and if you give good and reasonable facts you are likely of earning stars.
I see that to make space inclusive, support from other fields is very important. Women make up basically half the population, so for example if they want to go in dangerous space areas and they applied all men, and that was not enough, so of course women will be needed. If you want to start opening up access for women it is not really that hard. You just make the form avaliable for women and see who the best applier was.
I agree, but one woman might not be enough. as you said that woman make up have the worlds population. this means that at least 5 other women may be enough. and especially the cost they will be needing to pay. I'm glad Spacex is already hiring women.
i think that the love for earonotics and engineering as well as earospace engineering from childhood can help foster inclusiveness in the space industry
I think the best way to open up access so that anyone from anywhere around the world can have a reasonable shot at going to space is by programs. This can be in school, university, or maybe just the community. If we open it up and introduce it to people in their younger years, they could dream about going to space, or even if you're older, you can still try these programs in your community. If the leaders of the program could hold, lets say, a test, they could test the knowledge of the people in this community/place of learning and see how much they know about space, how to survive, what to do, and how to get back. If they do this, they could also see the top scores and start prepping them, or maybe they could put most of them through a simulation of what it's like going to space. If people are comfortable with it, then they could even go through with a long term version of this program and more people could end up going to space. Of course they will need a lot of funds and ads to promote this, but this is just a idea I thought of(and there are probably others who have come up with this too).
I actually thought of this too, funny enough, but there is still an issue, what about funding? To add to your thought I'd tell you about how we can open crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe, except our primary goal is to fund inclusive space exploration we could call it "Women in Space" or some idea provoking name that talks about the benefits of inclusive space travel and why people should donate to it, opening a site like this, might even get people intrigued about space travel, fueling them to sign up for the programs you are talking about, and because it's inclusive they wouldn't feel left out.
I strongly agree with you. I also think the right programmes and initiatives like STEM education or organising space camps can help young people especially girls pursue a career in STEM or even space exploration this might enable everyone to go to space. Higher institutions can also offer more courses or programmes related to space as this will help provide training for those who wants to be astronauts, engineers and scientists. NASA and organisations can also provide opportunities so as to accelerates space exploration by inviting the public to be involved in researches, this will also help increase interest and more involvement in space exploration.
It is possible to conduct guidance campaigns targeting women to encourage them to pursue careers in space science. The trainers or teachers could be women who are pioneers in this field, to avoid any bullying or gender bias. Additionally, women could be motivated to enter this field by offering partial or full scholarships to those who cannot afford the costs of studying space science. Finally, television programs or books could be produced to discuss the biographies of women who have succeeded in this field, highlighting their professional and personal achievements after becoming space scientists.
I agree with your ideas for creating guidance campaigns targeted towards women who want to pursue space science. As we've discussed on other conversations, women are more likely to be denied jobs that people feel are more fit for men, like space science. I think guidance campaigns will give women reassurance and experience to help motivate them to get these jobs. Since it would also be led by women who already are in space science, it gives the view that women can also get these jobs typically done by men, which gives them more confidence. It is important that women interested in these careers are given materials and guidance towards succeeding in such a male-dominated field.
I strongly agree with you. I would also like to add a few things:
Conducting educational school trips for CHILDREN (especially females) to space workspaces can be helpful too, because this will provide them with a new career field (because space is a job field that our orthodox society has long suppressed for women) and since they are children, they have their future in their hands!
Adding on, I think since movies and webseries are largely viewed; we can use this media to convey our message. Like, stories based on women exploring space, or how a poor person become an astronaut! These topics would definitely be intriguing and helpful in bringing more and more interested and BEST people to space workforce without taking their background or gender in account!
We want space travel to be for everyone, not just a few. To make this happen, we need to remove the obstacles that have kept people out. We can do this by helping people who don't have the means, making space places welcoming, and showing the world that anyone can be a space explorer. If we work together, we can make space travel a dream that comes true for everyone.
What obstacles do you think need to be removed to allow more people to be able to travel to space?
Personally, I am convinced that the best way for the space industry to become a more inclusive, diverse, and equal workplace and job professions is for their to be more educational programs for people other than men informing people about the space industry to entice people of different ethnicities and backgrounds to consider it as a possible job professions, regardless of who you are as a person and what you look like. Recently, my school in the U.S. had a group of girls go to a NASA Space Center to be informed about the new possibilities in space, and in my mind, to help diversify the field. I think that this is amazing because it shows that people are starting to consider equality and diversity in all work spaces, and lead new generations to follow in the footsteps. I believe that not only does the space industry have to be diversified, but the playing field for opportunities for more people of different cultural backgrounds is important, and that I'm glad to see that companies such a as NASA are starting to take a step forward towards make an equal workspace and industry for all people.
I looked at your comment and saw a connection between this topic and Elon Musk, because he literaly owns he biggest company in the space industry, "SpaceX" and could be a major help in creating a "JEDI"space, but as large as his company is, of more than 50 people it has sent to space, the only woman is Jeanette Epps, you can even see it in their workforce as over 86% of their employees are male, while a meesly 14% are female, this gender inequality can easily be solved if Elon was to use his power correctly.
To make JEDI space a reality, the entire world should assemble and create a non-profit organisation regarding space accessibility and research. There should be a monetary fund where countries would have to donate funds for further development of astrological sciences in poor countries. The poor governments could extract some of these funds to build government astrological institutions. The money can be used in promoting space careers by organising art fests(with talented artists like Sian) and showing children VR movies regarding the mysteries of space. Countries should adopt a new curriculum where astrological science can be emphasised. Some entry exams shall be conducted to give students a fair shot at entering their country's government space institutions. The colleges should provide cost-effective training and accommodation to children. This system shall also be free of any kind of partiality, giving people a chance to represent themselves at the top. Countries shall form one common space agency, where qualified people of every country can come together, seek help from established agencies like NASA and create a space mission of their own, backed by international funding. With the need to look for life elsewhere, women and men from the globe shall work equally to foster some kind of human civilization on other celestial bodies. The principle of teamwork between countries has also worked, for example the International Space Station was made by several countries. A king can't win a war without his soldiers, and we can't excel in space unless the whole world contributes.
To make space more inclusive and open to everyone, we need to do a lot of creative things! First off, we need to **lower the cost** of going to space. Right now, it costs a crazy amount of money, which makes it really hard for most people to even dream about it. But companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are already working on making space travel cheaper. One way to make it even more affordable is to have more space tourism companies sharing their technology with schools and communities.
Another important idea is **education**. We need more programs that help kids from all over the world, no matter where they live or how much money they have, learn about space. Space isn’t just for astronauts. It’s for anyone who wants to help make things happen, like engineers, scientists, and even artists, like Dr. Sian Leo Proctor. She’s showing that you don’t have to just be a scientist to go to space—you can be an artist too! If we have more space-themed art, music, and projects in schools, kids will see that space is not just for one type of person.
And last but not least, **create space scholarships** for people from underrepresented communities. Just like how some schools offer scholarships to help students pay for education, space programs could do the same to make sure everyone gets a chance to join.
In the end, making space more inclusive is about giving everyone—no matter their gender, race, background, or abilities—a chance to be part of the adventure.
I think that space industry would be more inclusive if some obstacles like costs, education and accesibility were solved. I believe the first solution regarding cost can be sold by giving more scholarships to women, not only for courses but also for living during that period. To solve another problem, such as the lack of education for the space industry , it is necessary to introduce as many free online courses in several world and other languages which include some interesting simulations and virtual labs. And to solve the third problem, which is related to inspiration, as many people who are involved in something related to space should talk on social networks or record podcasts related to their work.
I think to increase the participation of women in the space industry and help more women get to space, we need
three key factors: education, access to funding, and social media to make things easier. Without these, it might seem impossible for women to reach space, and these factors are essential.
EDUCATION
Education is necessary because we need to support girls from the start of their lives, encouraging them to explore space and related fields. This can help develop a passion and interest, potentially excelling in these areas and even surpassing men.
ACCESS TO FUNDING
Of course, we need financial support from wealthy individuals or organisations. It is not possible to go to space on a small budget. There must be someone like Mark Zuckerberg to fund rockets, fuel, and other essential resources, as traveling to space requires a substantial investment.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our lives are largely shaped by social media, so we can use it to rally support by social media to make tasks easier.
If problems arise, people will be more likely to offer help. Therefore, social media is essential for raising awareness and and gaining assistance.
To conclude, these factors are essential for more women traveling to space. We must work together and unite to achieve our goal, which will make a significant leap in history.
I think the most reasonable way to give more people access to space would be not only making education easier to get but also more affordable. In the USA a four year degree can cost a person upwards of 100,000 dollars, this doesn't even include housing, food, books, or other costs that could be caused by being on your own for the first time. A large percentage of Americans can't afford this considering many americans live below the poverty line.
I agree because... it requires a lot of money to get into college and if we lower the prices for college, more people from different backgrounds can join astronomy and the space world.And this comment discusses how pricey it cost.However, not only America is facing poverty many places such as India, parts Latin America, and the continent Africa parts of it are facing severe poverty plus all the other countries facing poverty in some urban areas.We need this thought consideration of college so more people can join that's why I strongly agree with this comment.If we can support college students, countries facing poverty, and just high prices around the world we can have more diverse people to join space teams.
In my opinion, I believe that, to make space more inclusive, we need to break barriers in cost, education and representation. One way is through affordable space programs, governments and private companies could fund scholarships or sponsorships for aspiring astronauts from underrepresented backgrounds. For example, the Brooke Owens Fellowship provides internships and mentorship for women and gender minorities in the aerospace industry, helping them gain valuable experience. Similarly, Blue Origin's "Club for the Future" inspires students from diverse backgrounds to explore careers in space.
Education is another key factor. Schools and universities should encourage more women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in space by offering specialized STEM programs, mentorship and hands-on training. Initiatives like the "Girls Who Code" program and NASA's internships for underrepresented students help bridge the gap and build confidence in young learners.
Representation also plays a crucial role. Showcasing role models like Dr. Sian Proctor and Dr. Shawna Pandya inspires more people to pursue space careers. Media and space organizations should highlight diverse achievements to normalize inclusion in the industry.
By reducing costs, expanding education and increasing representation, we can create a more inclusive space industry where talent from all backgrounds has a fair chance to contribute. When space becomes accessible to everyone, innovation flourishes and humanity as a whole benefits.
I think one of the best ways is by creating nonprofit organizations. One way is by having everyone—men and women—work together to create a utopia. It's important for men and women to work together because "two heads are better than one," meaning that if we all work together, it's easier to make a change. Concerning the financial aspect if we team up, we can get donations or even get NASA to help us.
Personally, I think one of the best ways to give anyone from anywhere a chance at getting into space is to invest in free resources about space exploration that encourage people to join the profession no matter race or gender. To specifically encourage people from diverse backgrounds, the material could be created by people of the same race or gender to show that they can also pursue space exploration. For accessibility, I think having space educational materials on social media platforms for free and hosting programs to the general public at community centers could be a good way to get a variety of people interested. Although it will be costly, the people could help fund it and others who are interested in space exploration can also donate.
I think what could be done...
In many countries the popular stereotype is that women should not study science or astronomy, it is not a woman friendly career. For example, Sally Ride was asked what make up she used, whether she would cry under pressure and more biased comment but they won't ask a man. Also many women won't be able to pay the expenses for example get a master degree. Astronauts can give lessons to people and sponsor their training to become one. We can help women by telling people about astronaut and that no career is for a particular gender, this will help them pursue.
Thank you for a well-thought, insightful comment. I was very interested to hear your views. You suggest two solutions to the problem of bias, first sponsored training and second to tell people that anyone can be an astronaut. Is there anything more that could be done? From what you say, these are deeply ingrained stereotypes and biases - how can you change people's attitudes? What would you say to the journalist who interviewed Sally Ride?
Things that could be done to stop these stereotypes are using media stations and platforms to represent everybody no matter their background, titles, jobs in a fair and accurate way. People can also speak against stereotypes that are portrayed in a harmful way. Schools can also educate children from young age on gender bias and how to overcome it by including such topics in its curriculum. Schools should also teach children about different cultures and perspectives so that they would have more than one view or perspective about a particular subject. Governments can make laws that will protect people from these stereotypes and biases, for example some people are clamoring for games to be neutral meaning men and women should play in the same games, this might not be fair for women because men and women have different body postures and strength. I read somewhere that the US Women National Soccer team lost to 5-2 to the FC Dallas under 15 academy team, the US men under 17 won the US women team 8-2 while the Australian women lost 7-0 to New Castle Jets under 15 .This just goes to say how resilient women are.
Changing people's attitude is basically going to be through education and training and then with people making conscious effort to replace stereotypes with a non stereotype thought when it comes to their mind. People must try to understand situations and confront stereotypes by calling them out especially when they are not safe.
To the journalist I would say you should have focused on her ability and achievement not her gender. Everyone deserves respect.
Creating an organization similar to The Economist Education Foundation can inspire students to purse careers in the space industry. This can be achieved through:
1. Developing Space-Based Educational Resources :
★ Creating interactive curricula, video lectures, and online courses.
★ Producing books and guides that explain space science in simple terms for students.
2.Encouraging Women’s Participation in the Space Industry :
★ Launching mentorship programs and scholarships for female students.
★ Promoting success stories of women in space science and technology to inspire others.
3. Organizing Workshops at Schools and Colleges:
★ Hosting science fairs and workshops to educate students about space-related topics.
★ Using Virtual Reality (VR) or simulations to provide hands-on experiences.
4. Fostering Research and Innovation :
★ Providing research grants to encourage students to explore space technology.
★ Establishing incubation centers to support space-tech startups and entrepreneurs.
By implementing these initiatives, more students from Bangladesh can be motivated to contribute to the global space industry in the future.
Thanks.
To make space more inclusive that anyone from anywhere around the world can have a reasonable shot at going to space,there must be some creative solutions to do that.Space industry is not an easy industry so it needs some reasonable factors to be able to go there.
How can Education help to go space?
Education is an important factor in space exploration.It provides us with knowledge to contribute to this field.Also it gives us great career opportunities in this field.In addition we have to encourage women and let them go space.My opinion about education in space is that education is a fantastic thing that helps us have access to space.
What about COST and ACCESSIBILITY?
I think that they both depend on each other because when we have cost,we will have accessibility.How?Well think about cost as money and accessibility as something that you want to buy.When we have enough money and we want to buy something of course we will buy it and get it so this is the same with cost and accessibility.
What is the relation between INSPIRATION and SPACE?
Actually inspiration is very very important factor to increase the people who want to come to space.Sian can draw or design something about space that attracts people to space.The relation between inspiration and space is that they link because when a person is inspired,he will go to space and he will be more excited.I strongly believe that inspiration is a very good way to solve the problem( so far access to space has been very limited).
To conclude we have to encourage women, and make space inclusive to let all go there.
We could make donations that help women from diverse communities be able to pay the cost of educational institutes that provide them with the needed information and resources to develop the space industry and set up new goals of receiving more than 500 women astronauts in this controversial field.
I think governments also need to have associations in this solution, as we need to launch at least 3 institutes or schools in every country to make sure everyone has an equal opportunity of getting into the space industry.
I also think that this solution is not enough, there are some other factors that effect the majority of people to support women in the space industry, like for instance, instead of making advertisements about some products, we could use this wide platform that attracts the audience in a more useful and generous way, like announcing the accessibility of the people watching to take action and donate a certain amount of money to make the donations that help people with little money in diverse countries and areas have access to good education. These advertisements can include influential and inspirational people like Sian for example, to perform their roles as role models to grab the audience's support and satisfaction, but this isn't for using these remarkable people's faces in brands that offer fortunes, but to show people examples of strong women that faced the world with such things as poems and drawings that have deep - hidden meanings.
To make the space industry more inclusive there are many factors affecting the worker or the company itself as cost and accessibility that will have a huge impact on any company or person and even inspiration that sometimes would make a breakthrough in any company and will turn a person's career to the next level. The factors will be divided into paragraphs as you will see.
Inspiration
It is a very important factor to succeed in the space industry or any topic as you see someone the same as you but he/she worked hard so you think he/she had done it so you work hard to do it and make dreams come true named inspiration. Liu Yang, the Chinese Astronaut is an excellent source of inspiration as she is the first Chinese woman to travel to space making it more possible for many people.
Cost and Accessibility
Those factors are major for any company to get the best quality in the industry the company does. The company that has the accessibility to pay the cost of more and better workers, will make a huge breakthrough not only in the space industry but also in other topics. The price is crucial too as the better the economy of your country, the fewer payments the companies and workers will pay, the better life for the worker making better work coming out of him/her and more upgraded companies that will also include a lot of brilliant people making space more inclusive.
You know, Dr. Sian Proctor is so cool because she is providing that space should be for everyone, not just a few people. Right now, only certain people get to go, and that's not fair. If we really want to make space more a just, Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive (JEDI) space like she said we have to change that. One big was is through education. If more schools had fun space programs, more kids( especially girls and kids from different backgrounds ) would get excited about it at an early age. And lets be real space travel is VERY expensive, so there should be scholarships or programs that help people train without needing tons of money. I also love how Dr.Proctor uses art to inspire people. It shows that space it all isn't about science it about creativity too! If we remind people that there are so many ways to be apart of space , like as an artist, writer, or engineer, more people might actually believe they belong. We have to keep finding ways to make sure everyone, no matter where they come from, has a real shot at going to space.
I think women don't want to join the space industry because they think that the work is to dangerous for them and they think that the job is only meant for men but I say thank God for Sally Ride she has proved to them that space isn't meant for only men and it is not very dangerous. I think the way to encourage them to join the space industry is by making a program which teach about technologies, if this is done a lot of spacecrafts will be made which could make success in our explorations. To me I feel that if women join the space industry I know that there will be progress in space and it won't lack anything, we will also have a great impact on space.
Is it true that all women "don't want to join the space industry"? I think there are already lots of women who do!
Yes there are but you may find few of the female working in the space industries, if you see the rate of women in space and the rate of men you will no there is a big difference, most times why you see few of females there it's because some of them have not been aware yet but if they are aware they will want to work there.
I disagree because... resourceful conclusion you stated that "Women don't want to join the space industry" and that is incorrect loads of women want to join the space industry, its not like they don't want to do it.It's more like they get shunned out of the space industry and don't get any credit if they due end up joining the space industry.Some examples are Rosalind Franklin, Jocelyn Bell, Esther Lederberg, and etc who weren't credited for their work yet deserved the ability to at least get an award for hard work.Most women who tried to join NASA were not accepted because of their gender.Like I said its not because women don't want to join the space industry it's because they are shunned out of it.Don't make up a conclusion for what women think about space.
I disagree because... some women would like to go to space but it's just they are afraid to speak out because they will face social isolation
To try and make the space industry more inclusive, I would try and post social media to see which cultures, women and men, different body types would all like to join the astronomy industry.Then I would also suggest and post famous or non famous women who joined the space industry to inspire women and encourage them strongly to join the astronomy industry.For people of color, I would post different racial people who joined the space industry every week and also inspire them to join.I would also show decorations in the space station when a holiday of ethnicity occurs.If I get interviewed I would state that for my space team we are open to all genders, race, and etc as long as the person is educated and ready for space.I will also try and make different suits for men, women, skinny, and chubby try to make everyone feel like they have the right suit.But that's what I would do to inspire everyone of different places to join my space team 😘.
To make the space industry more inclusive to everyone we need to approach the issue from other angles, including cost, education, accessibility, inspiration etc.Space has always been full of mysterious and fun with many hidden secret, and it would be crazy exploring it but the space sector currently is only dominated by a particular group of people, mostly excluding women, individuals from diverse backgrounds and people who are not very strong financially.so we must create opportunities that encourages everyone.
The first step for this should be promoting education about space exploration.The most important thing is to motivate and give knowledge to students or young minds.This will shape their minds to explore space. This could be done by conducting seminars and guest lectures at institutes.as well as collaborating with space agencies and organizations.
Second step would involve making it cost effective which will also make it accessible for many. Space related careers often may be expensive which limits it's access to only financially strong people. This could be done by increasing and advancing the technology which will make it much more cost effective.For excellent students scholarship programmes also could be held. inspiring people through campaigns, workshop etc.
Third step could be making the achievements visible. This will make people know how successful this sector is .this will encourage further participation.I would like to conclude by, imagine you can explore whole space without any complications and solve the mysterious. Imagine how interesting it would be.
HI !
I think space in exclusively reserved by some. When it was created for everyone. To encourage people from different backgrounds and women to join space industry we must simply allow them to join it. As a lot of people have a language, financial, gender or racial border between them and their dreams. So to make them able to take part in such industries, we must come up with a some out of the box ideas. Like-
1. Making reservations for women and other culture people in space field jobs.
2. At least every 1 out of 5 program should have a women only crew.
3. We should give more women a chance for the leadership of the space mission.
4. Government should give SUBSIDY to space colleges and universities. This will help any women or a "low" cultured person to study their chosen subject and follow their dreams.
I think these are only a few steps but bigger actions can be taken. If we take an initiative and implement these steps thoroughly we can and we will create a JEDI space for everyone.
THANK YOU !
I think that there could be hired mentors that could teach young girls about the space and to motivate them to become astronauts or what ever they want. These mentors can be scientist or even women astronauts to show girls that they can realize anything as long as they put a lot effort. There could also be done movies about women astronauts in space and this could could make young girls to want to go in space too. There should also be free STEM courses about space exploration to girls and marginalized groups. There could be given scholarships to children from marginalized groups that are interested in space, so they will go to a space university. Also the spacesuits could be redesigned to fit any type of body or gender. Another thing that can be done is to be held some competitions about space and winners could visit Nasa headquarters, this might motivate girls from all over the world to study about space and to later become astronauts.
This are some things that can be done so more girls became astronauts.
So great to hear such a long list of interesting ideas. Excellent comment!
One of the most significant barriers to space exploration is cost. Space missions are very expensive and opportunities have historically been reserved for those with large amounts of wealth or connections to wealthy institutes. To make access to space exploration more accessible, we could implement some financial models such as global scholarships and fellowships that can support underrepresented groups, including women, people of color, and individuals from low-income backgrounds. These programs could cover the education, training and maybe even potential partial funding for space missions. Using crowdfunding programs such as Kickstarter or GoFundMe could reduce costs by allowing people to contribute to someone else's journey towards space.
To increase inclusivity we can change some principals about spacecrafts, ergonomic seating, features that would make space travel possible for individuals who might be excluded. Diverse recruitment practices are equally as important. Space agencies and private companies should actively seek out candidates from underrepresented backgrounds (while making sure EVERYONE has an equal chance, not just women or people of color).
International art competitions, where participants create art based off of space could offer educational opportunities. Documentary, films and other forms of social media campaigns can also highlight women and people of color. In conclusion, as we look to the stars, let's make space a place all of humanity can see.
I believe that a way we can make space more inclusive is maybe reopening programs just for women to enter. These programs could be a great opportunity for women to finally feel comfortable learning about what they're interested in and women only programs can encourage them and not make them feel judged. This could be a bit expensive but I feel like it's a great investment to bring more women into the field.
From my perspective, space may be one of the most interesting places for people to visit but for now few do. Almost all astronauts come from rich countries or families because it is very costly. If we want to open up access in order that anyone from anywhere around the world can have a reasonable shot at going to space, we really need some changes.
Space could be accessible for all when cost is reduced. Currently, travelling to space needs millions of dollars, which I think is not fair because only rich people or governments can afford so. Some companies are working on making spaceships reusable and that would lead to the reduction of cost. If we worked on making new ways to make spaceships a day may come that a rocket ticket may be as cheap as a plane ticket!!
We also have to support women and people from different things. Right now, most astronauts are men, which I think is not fair because women are just the same. Many girls don't think they can become astronauts because they don't see enough women in space. Space companies should offer scholarships to help more girls and diverse students become scientists.
I agree that space is very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
To make space trip inclusive we can do an entrance exam. I have also thought a name SKEE( space knowledge entrance exam). Like I don’t if anyone of you know about this or not but there is an entrance exam which is adored by students in India to enter in their dream engineering or medical college. There’s one named JEE(Joint entrance exam) to enter in the most prestigious university IIT(Indian Institute of Technology) . I got this idea from there and I have one more crazy idea which is like we prioritise of health and wealth by taking insurance but what about our dreams, There should be a Wish insurance where we save for our wishes and dream may be its buying something or doing something. This will also open up new business and employment ideas . These were some of my creative thoughts and innovations hope you all like them :).
Hi, I just wanted some clarification on your comment. Where do you want to place the “SKEE“ exam. Do you have to write your exam before entering an organisation or before you choose your major in college? Is it a paid exam? Would it even make sense to have an entrance exam? Since Jobs in the space industry pay so much, there would a lot of competition and that would cause there to be less diversity, because people in higher classes would have better access to the exam.
I also have something to say about the “wishing insurance“. What are you insuring against? Normally, if you buy an insurance, it’s there to protect from a certain accident. What’s the point of paying a cooperation a certain amount of money if you could have saved it normally instead?
One of the biggest challenges in space exploration is cost. Space missions are very costly and in the past, only people with a lot of money or strong connections have had the chance to venture out. To make space more open to everyone, we could introduce scholarships and fellowships for underrepresented groups like women, people of colour, and those from low-income backgrounds. These programs could help pay for education, training, and maybe even part of a space mission. It's also important that space agencies and private companies should seek talent from different backgrounds while still giving everyone a fair shot, regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Another way to get more people involved in space is through unconventional projects, Global festivals about space could inspire young minds. Additional, movies, documentaries, and social media could highlight the achievements of women and people of colour in the space industry. These programs could help pay for proper education and training in space.
What is JEDI SPACE???
The meaning of JEDI SPACE as Dr Sian Leo Proctor said...
We have J is for JUSTICE to ignite the bold.
We have E for equity to cut past the old.
We have D for diversity to end the fight.
We have I for inclusion to try to make it right.
This is a part of Dr Sian Leo Proctor's poem.
But now lets jump in to the answer.....we can make it for touring people all around with JEDI SPACE the world making them amazed by things they have never seen before like making some tricks in no gravity or flying to planets.
When women see this they will be amazed by the new things, they will want to know more information about space which will help more women have role models and then this will support women to work in space. Plus this will help make JEDI SPACE more better and increase the percentage of women working.
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Hello topical Talk,
I think that the most simple way to create a fully comprehensive space industry that equalizes men as much as women for going to the stunning darkness and exploration of space is making some scholarships for people interested in space which will be mostly women to equalize the amount and then, you can make it fair.
So also we will need to reduce the amount of space news as when journalist may say (a woman travelled out of the atmosphere and into the pressure of space) this may spread sarcasm around the globe making other women wanting to participate feel discouraged unless there is someone to stop them nothing is going to change a woman's mind after being downed except for close and caring friends which are hard to find these days.
Inspiration is extremely significant for this extreme change this is why female astronaut needs to be recognized by many, one of the thing that makes theme remarkable is doing other hobbies like poem making like the expert Sean Proctor as shown above. Also expenses will be overprized which might make industries lose people's hope, and a way to get rid of this is the countries support for creating a free and splendid experience which will attract science lovers. And also only an extremely low amounts of science lovers are interested in the science of Aerospace college and faculty which is a problem which can be solved by making commercials and programs for space and its knowledge. Thank you!
In order to make the space industry more inclusive, especially for females and those of diverse backgrounds, we need a strong multifaceted approach. I agree with many other commenters, we as a collective society need to create more affordable education through affordable online platforms as well as mentorship programs led by inspiring women like Sian, offering free or low cost courses on space science/engineering. Furthermore, we can take a step towards artistic initiatives like space inspiring art exhibits that could inspire marginalize groups by proving insight on the diverse contributions to space exploration. We can also organize social events focused on space engineering, this will promote inclusivity and give the community a change to engage with the industry. In order to overcome financial burdens, scholarships and paid internships should be offered to youth from low income backgrounds.
Creating an inclusive culture within the space industry is ESSENTIAL, staring with diversity training for leaders as well as fostering environments where those from diverse backgrounds' voices are SEEN not just heard. If we focus on the achievements women like Sian have done in space, we can normalize their roles in this field. We can also broaden diverse participation by having international collaborations with other people of diverse backgrounds. Plus, we can use social media to reach out to the youth and inspire them of the space field because embracing a more inclusive field for women and people of diverse background will provide a more fruitful society collaboration.
To make the space industry more inclusive, we need to focus on breaking down barriers like cost , education and accessibility while also creating more opportunities for inspiration and representation.
One major challenge is the cost of space exploration. Government and private companies can help by offering scholarship , sponsorship, and funding many programs for students coming from different backgrounds, especially women, to pursue space related education and careers. By investing in affordable technology, like reusable rockets, we can make space exploration more cheaper for everyone.
Another key area for space exploration is education. Providing online courses, virtual labs and workshops related to space science can make learning more convenient. Schools should also give students tools like telescope or VR , especially in the areas with fewer resources, to inspire interest in space.
Inspiration is also important, creative projects like space themed competitions, movies, plays, street play and art take attention of people of all ages. This would help to show that space is for everyone, keeping their gender or background behind.
Lastly mentorship and giving priority to hiring a diverse group of people is important. Offering guidance and making sure fair representation in space missions will encourage more women and people from different backgrounds to join the field of space.
By creating these opportunities, we can make the space industry more open and accessible for everyone, giving everyone a fair chance to contribute and take part in space exploration.
I think you could make things more inclusive by trying to adapt to Mars and the other planets. Or you could try to make space suits better like, make them slimmer and then mass produce them until you can figure out a way to sustain life in space.
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Creating a JEDI space - you know, that whole just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive thing - is pretty amazing. I think the best way to open up access to space is to, well, make it more affordable and accessible to people from all walks of life. I was thinking, what if we developed programs that provided scholarships or financial aid to people who want to pursue a career in space exploration? Or even just experience space travel? That'd be super helpful for students from underprivileged backgrounds who may not have the resources to chase their dreams.
We could also team up with organizations and companies already working on making space travel more accessible. I mean, private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin are doing some awesome stuff with reusable rockets. And maybe we could create more opportunities for people to learn about space and get involved in space-related projects? Like, internships, mentorship programs, or just online resources and educational materials.
Ultimately, I think the key to creating a JEDI space is to, you know, make sure everyone has access to the same opportunities, regardless of their background or financial situation. It's gonna take some work, but I think we can make space travel more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Thank you !
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There are some interesting opinions in here. Can you tell us where they came from? What has influenced your thinking? I can see your comment has been pasted in, so I want to check the ideas are your own and not taken from AI - I am being a healthy sceptic!
According to me, the space industry can be made more inclusive by three steps.
1 OBSERVATION
2 INTERESTS
and ay last
3 GUIDANCE
These steps can be crucial for the development of inclusiveness of space. By the first step, I mean that there should be surveys, generally held in schools, about what children think about the future of space exploration. They can depict what their future might be in space exploration and through their stunningly accurate and sharp ways, suggest new ideas too. The 2nd step is all working further on through the replies and results collected from these surveys. the ones which are astonishing shall be collected and their answerers' shall be given an opportunity to brighten up their future. The 3rd step suggests to help these students even more, by empowering their interests and leading to the advancement of space exploration for the world and making of the JEDI space.
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I feel that the "JEDI" space should recruit people that know what they are doing and the should get more women to try and focus on the "JEDI" space. I also think that more women should try to be an astronaut and focus on what is going on outside of the world and not just inside of the world. They should make space inclusive for any type of people, such as women and men. I feel that they should also work on who is in their company. I think this because anyone could be stereotyped and criticize the woman for working for a space company.
I think that the space industry could be more inclusive by spreading awareness about it. Meking people aware that the space industry is not only for men,not only for rich people and not only for people belonging to a particular background or community. It is for everyone. We have to make people realise that the space industry is not stopping anyone to join the space industry,it's their mindset they have made which stops women from joining in the space industry. We have to call the people who really have an interest in space but are not able to join, we have support them. We can also inspire people by many great astronauts and astronomers from the past who struggled to join the space industry.
We can make all these things possible by sharing videos and posts about it. This can also be done by creating opportunities for people to join in the space industry.
I suppose this can change many people's mindset.
Making space travel more inclusive, like most things would be difficult. So far only sixteen blacks have been to space and they are African-Americans. Most countries like mine are yet to achieve that feat of going to space. To achieve the JEDI project, we have to make space travel more accessible.
1.Space agencies should ensure adequate funding to support any country that has yet to achieve this feat.
2.Space stations and programs should be spread actively to every country. For example ASEAN countries do not have space programs and the only space station in orbit that is actively inhabited is ISS that is the International Space Station.
3. Education; women should really get educated on the fact that anyone can be astronauts. According to Sian, if we really want to make it possible to get this dream of living on mars or on the moon we need to make it like earth and that includes both genders. So far only 12 people all men have been on the moon and since 2020 NASA has said that they would possible include a woman but that hasn't happened yet and a lot of women are still in the dark on whether women can be astronauts or not.
In conclusion, to make the JEDI project possible, the space programs should be spread to other countries and women should be more educated.
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what can make the space industry more inclusive is first of all inculcating young children about space, by showing them videos about space, telling them things that you can find in space and others. you can also make space industry more inclusive by encouraging those that are still young and have passion to go and achieve their dreams, telling them about people or women that have actually been able to make it in space, this actually helps women to continue in their passion and not have doubts and change.
I think we can make a JEDI space in lots of different ways. One of my main ideas was to have workshops in schools with fun things full of how to survive space and activities so children decide they want to go to space. This will make space more inclusive as many children will want to go. We can make space more diverse by encouraging people from lots of different countries to go to space. Many people have the ambition to become an astronaut, we just need to find them, especially from many unique countries. Therefore, space will be more diverse with lots of amazing and different ideas. To make space more just, maybe there should be a mini-court place where there is someone in charge and an issue and people have different roles so they work together to solve the problem. It would be really fun and just. Finally, we can make space more equitable by doing everything from the J, D and I. If we put them together, then we will get the E. Thank you!
I believe it is really important to first highlight the work of change makers. They could be a main source of inspiration for many young women and people with diverse backgrounds who haven't even considered a career in space. This could be done by sending ambassadors around the globe to tell them about their chances. There could be more programs which support the education in developing countries and help picking out the best. Also, the education system, which is chronically underfunded in a lot of developed countries, needs to be funded properly. This would cost a lot of money, so it would be really important to make sure that there is strong political will to support this effort.
Though it is really important to notice, that we can't convulsively shive women and people of diverse backgrounds onto spacecrafts, just because we need to complete some percentages. It is really important that we stick to our principles of picking just the best people to fly to space. What we are doing, is just discovering more people who are among the best or better than them because we have and are constantly discriminating against them. The process itself cannot be affected. We're just pushing for women and people of diverse backgrounds to be picked under the same circumstances and conditions as men, which they haven't been for a very long time. But this only really applies to scientific research flights, as we don't have a reason right now to fly to space just for our own pleasure. Sure, rich people can, but realistically, regular, civilian space flights lie far ahead.
I think that we can make the space industry more inclusive by building opportunities for people. Like, the space industry should organize a course for school going students so that they can get the experience and knowledge about the space industry and could join after they grow up if they want to. The space industry should also provide an amount of money to the people who do not have the financial condition but have talent and interest in the space industry. These could be a few solutions to make a just, equitable,diverse and inclusive space industry. We should also encourage people to join in the space industry of they really desire to and explain people who do not allow women and poor people l to join in the space industry that they are wrong, everyone has the right to choose their profession.
From my point of view, is not fair for women who have the same cualities as men to not be treated similar just for the fact that the are females. Also, I believe nowadays this is much more regulated and kind of everyone gets treated similar. For instance, the figher fighter tests, now women have ones that correspond to their abilities and men others which correspond to theirs.
It´s awesome how the females section has increased in terms of how now you can find girls in lots of different work sectors and also how they are rocking it in those sectors and industries such as austronauts, as well as how they are gaining importance in them.
i think providing scholarship and finiancial support is a way of making the space industry inclusive .
there are people all over the world that might need finiancial support to study this thing because they are poor and to study astronomy or anything related to space costs lot . so i think that the best way is through support .
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One way we can encourage more women to join the space industry is by increasing funding for STEM programs. These programs will help make space careers more accessible and provide resources for women to succeed in the space industry. An example of how women can get into the space field is Kathrine Johnson. Kathrine Johnson was an African American woman who served as a mathematician at NASA. Due to her gender and race she faced significant barriers but still had a pivotal role in NASA space missions. Her calculations were essential to the success of early rocket launches, including John Glenn’s orbit around the earth. Women like Kathrine Johnson can inspire future generations of women especially African American women to pursue careers in the space industry and show them that they can also make a difference. The space industry should be inclusive for everyone, regardless of gender.
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We have the first creative idea is
Themed Environment & Design:
Holographic displays can showcase diverse cultural stories, heroes, or equity-related messages.
2- Interactive Elements:
A digital wall that showcases historical JEDI leaders.
3-Activities & Programming:
Workshops on unconscious bias, allyship, and leadership—framed as Jedi training sessions, making learning fun and immersive .
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The space industry can be made more inclusive by Storytelling and Narratives by create graphic novels, comics, and animations containing characters exploring space, aimed at inspiring young readers.
Space Ambassadors: Establish a program where astronauts and space scientists from diverse backgrounds visit schools and communities to share their experiences and encourage young people to pursue space careers.
Partnerships with NGOs: Collaborate with non-governmental organizations that focus on education and diversity to reach underserved communities and provide them with resources and opportunities in the space industry.
In order to have a real JEDI space, an interpretation of cosmos for all, we need to encourage people to look beyond reaching the sky. As we all know, space has been highly male dominated while women and people of colors are not represented equally.
When it comes to Inspiration work of people like Sian could be in the spotlight to have a better understanding that its not just a space for specific type of people belonging to a race or gender.
That's when education would come into the play when we would introduce and normalise seeing women in space from a young age , like introducing animated educational videos or poems that tell us more about space and the narrators or characters of these videos would be either women or people of color then it would be easier for young minds to normalise seeing themselves in space suits.
When it comes to accessibility, people especially girls from countries that are still not into space or don't have an inclusive approach for women , in that case schools can partner with space agencies and look for not just intellectual talent but look out for those who theatrically,poetically or artistically can represent themselves and express a great interest in cosmos , and give them a chance to be in the space and encourage them. Many people don't take up space exploration as a profession at hand since they believe that they won't be paid for the same, for this companies can introduce salaries, like a normal job.
The cost with renewable space tech won't be a problem to make space inclusive and accessible to all.
In my opinion, the “JEDI” space should try to recruit more competent women in their spaces. Both outside and inside the world, everyone space should be welcoming to all forms of people, including men and women. Additionally, I believe more women should want to pursue being an astronaut, as there certainly is plenty to explore beyond the boundaries of our planet. Moreover, the organization of the company can be worked on as well. Not to mention, there is always the possibility of some ignorant person believing that a woman should not work in a space company.
Space industries could be made more inclusive by spotlight people in the space industry that have different genders ,different walks of life, and different races. Another way is that people such as space cooks,nurses,and artist should go around to schools and community centers and educate young children about get into space on other accounts than being an astronaut.
According to my point of view, I think creating role models and inspirations will really succeed more the mystery world, space. The people will say, "first is the best", they only have a record and reached the peak. But , actually the first women who achieved is the one and only reason for the empowerment of women in the next generation. If people knows, what are all the achievements of women in space, they will get motivated, but for this the achievements want to reach the people. For this I brain stormed about this topic, and found a solution called, "MIRACLE MISSION MUSEUM", mission is the particular task in space, taken by space industry. This museum consists of records of women in space, their outstanding achievements, their real life story, their interest in space, their own experience in space and their thoughts, by this, more women will get motivated and empowered in space and also this helps in the society to break the gender stereotypes in space. I think this will empower more women and increase the records of women in space...
We can create a JEDI (Just, Equitable, Diverse & Inclusive) space by making workshops about space and put them all around the world. Small things like painting how you think space looks like, playing fun games that help with space survival skills or practising how we would have to live in space can really encourage children to have a space career. As most know, men dominate space careers but we can change that. Women can aim the workshops I suggested for young females and influence them to have a career is space. That will make our space more diverse and equitable, killing two birds with one stone. To make space more just, people can paint or draw their feelings about what’s happening, whether it’s gender inequality, stereotypes or even just an argument. It would help to relate the art to space so they can focus on their job too. Finally, we can make space more inclusive with lots of different ideas but I had a really fun, creative one. Children all around the world could come together and make an online platform influencing other children to pursue a career in space and sign up to their platform. By doing this, it will become world-wide and include all children who love space. If we will actually do this, we can create a proper, enjoyable JEDI space that helps everyone.
We need to get the stereotypes out of society. Only then we can hope for a unbiased, fair selection process for men and women. It could also be effective to establish special programs for schools that are in hotspot districts with low academic success of students. Only then we can discover true talents; if we select them fairly and out of a bigger pool. Though sending talented people to the US shouldn't be the ultimate goal. Sure, it might help the space program and the diversity, but the funding in the specific countries could help them with finding more talented people in the STEM field, bringing their country progress. We can't just invest in a countries' education just to steal all talented people from them because we want them for our space program. If we take this into account , it will be a Win-Win situation. Both sides profit from each other.
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If we really want to achieve this dream, we will need a lot of political will and money around the globe. It might be pessimistic here, but I don't think this is realistic. There are two scenarios: either having the united states getting people from around the globe to fly missions with them or establish space programs around the globe. And both seem very unrealistic considering the views of the current US government. They will take whatever they have right now and work with it. Why wouldn't they? Diversity is "woke", we aren't those "feminists", right? America first, right?? RIGHT?!
I think there are many possible ways to create inclusive examples for every community gender or diversity wise, for starters with the educational system during primary school they should start classes which gives examples of the many diverse industries bringing spotlight to gender inequality, stereotypes, and diversity issues. With all of those things listed it's pretty simple to start developing the brain starting young on the many opportunities you have during graduation years to prepare ahead of time. I also believe there should be more inspiring role models and idols to encourage other people from a different perspective on what they can plan to do in the future. Finally, there is one more helpful factor by normalizing industries with more accessible equipment, workloads, and overall, the entire workforce being accessible to any condition.
In my opinion I think every type of profession should be more inclusive for any background or gender with even simple promoting inclusivity by a small fee across television or even billboards, this could help indecisive people to ease in a profession their comfortable with and change many mindsets which can cause inspiration in others to join what they want to without any judgement or consciousness. If this were to occur more simply in any profession whether it be space, male-dominated industries or even such as elusive jobs.
in conclusion I believe it is many simple yet encouraging subtle ways to inspire uninspired people to do what they believe they can do especially with the correct encouragement and support from others.
Envisioning a JEDI space industry is not just a lofty goal - it's a moral imperative. We must recognize that the benefits of space exploration should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background, identity, or socioeconomic status.
To achieve this vision, we need to intentionally design a space industry that is just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive. This means actively seeking out and amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities, providing equal access to resources and opportunities, and fostering a culture of belonging and respect.
By embracing the principles of JEDI, we can unlock the full potential of space exploration and create a brighter future for all humanity. Let's join forces to build a space industry that is a shining example of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion - a beacon of hope for a better tomorrow.
A human's thinking has always shaped society, either positively or negatively. The key is how we choose to shape this thinking. Years ago, when gender inequality was discussed, some viewed it negatively (a bad mentality) while others changed minds in a positive direction. Today JEDI (just, equitable, diverse and inclusive) extends beyond gender to include other factors such as biology. JEDI focuses on how we create our universe, our space!
Here are some ideas:
1. Professions like technology that traditionally seek men should also give women a chance ensuring safety, respect and belief in their abilities. (We all do remember that missions like Gagan Yaan, mission mangal etc.- were led by women)
2. As Dr. Proctor, the first female mission pilot, shows, arts and poems can inspire women to work in space and brake barriers.
3. Our history must be shared, helping people appreciate the rich heritage of their county and its significance.
4. As technology grows, new innovations should be inclusive of both men and women, so neither suffers the disadvantages.
5. JEDI leadership promotes teamwork and inclusion, regardless of gender or caste. More JEDI companies would be a part of the problem solving!
In conclusion, shaping JEDI is in our hands. By enhancing these values in every area, we can create a world where everyone, regardless of background, thrives. Let's ensure future generations inherit a more inclusive and equal world.
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To make the space industries inclusive, just and diverse; there's a lot we can do in the education factor. Space industries can organize low-cost online courses for kids and women, the courses could be about space science and engineering. The courses could be taught by female astronauts or people who themselves are engaged in space careers; this would make people more interested, focused and inspired. Actions can be taken by schools too, like organsing educational visits to space industries like NASA for children!
This idea covers all the factors; cost, education ,accessibility and insipiration so I think it should be given a shot.
I think the best way to make space a JEDI space is by introducing space initiatives and programs, to encourage and allow people to take part in space led exploration and development.
Providing space programs and initiatives will:
It will allow more people to have access space.
It will make people passionate about space.
It will inspire people to want to get into the space industry.
Creating specific programs for space will show people they have an opportunity to achieve their space dreams. whether their male or female.These programs will be like a training facility for future generations of space explorers and adventurers .
Making space more inclusive means removing barriers related to cost, education, and accessibility. Historically, only a select few have had access to space travel, often those with government support or financial resources. Expanding opportunities ensures that people from all backgrounds can contribute to space exploration.
Supporting more women in the space industry requires increased representation and mentorship programs. Women remain underrepresented in STEM fields, including space. Organizations like NASA and SpaceX should actively promote female astronauts and engineers while ensuring equal hiring opportunities. Schools must encourage young girls in STEM by funding science programs and offering scholarships.
Encouraging diverse backgrounds in space requires accessible education and financial aid. Many talented individuals lack resources to pursue space careers. Providing online training, scholarships, and outreach programs can bridge this gap. Space agencies should also engage underrepresented communities to spark early interest in space science.
A diverse space industry benefits everyone. Different perspectives drive innovation, leading to new discoveries and advancements. Expanding access to space unlocks greater potential for progress. Governments, private companies, and educators must work together to remove barriers and create opportunities for all. By making space exploration inclusive, we ensure that talent and passion, not background or wealth, determine who contributes to humanity's future beyond Earth.
I think the most obvious thing to do is to lower the cost for people so they can have a better chance at being able to get the education needed to be an astronaut. Also we can try and make schools that specifically help astronauts or if that'll be too expensive we can try and make a university course that goes over the basics of being an astronaut. Theses courses can involve subjects needed to be an astronaut, science, maths, engineering, all in one to make it less complicated.
With more people becoming astronauts, future generations have people to inspire to so they'll want to be astronauts too. However, my plan may not be to simple for poorer countries or sexist countries that may not accept female astronauts, we can hopefully gift money away and influence any person that being an astronaut is possible now.
I would say there should be an improvement in education and people should make their inspiration. In schools, colleges and university there could be classes to teach girls to fight for equal rights and not be held back.
Improve in accessibility:
In many countries women are seen as inferior and are not allowed to work outside the home. Government should make a law for letting women out of their homes.
Improve in cost:
Training to become an astronaut is very expensive and people cannot afford it. Instead, the price should be reduced for better affordability.
Improve in education:
There should be interesting books and an enthusiastic way of teaching that do not bore the students
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Space is the future, but what’s the point if only a few can explore it? For years, it has been reserved for a very select group, leaving out many talented people. To truly move forward, we need a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive (JEDI) industry.
First of all, education. You can’t dream of being an astronaut if you don’t even know it’s possible. Accessible virtual reality simulators should be created, allowing anyone to train from their homes. Also, a space exchange program where students from around the world can learn and developed new ideas.
Another issue is cost. Space travel is TOO expensive, but what if we funded missions creatively? Imagine a global scholarship for space travel, where people submit innovative projects, and the best ideas are selected to go to space. Or a worldwide crowdfunding platform, where ANYONE can contribute and feel part of space exploration.
Then there’s representation. There aren’t just too few women or people from diverse social, gender and ethnic groups; there’s also a lack of cultural references in the space industry. Why we don't create a space art festival, where artists worldwide design murals, music, or sculptures to be sent into space? It would be a fantastic way to combine science and art, proving that exploring the universe is for everyone.
If we want more people to be part of the future of space, we must think far away from the usual. Accessible education, creative funding, and real representation are just some steps to help anyone, no matter where they come from, reach the stars💫.
To make the space industry more inclusive, we could create innovative solutions that remove barriers and promote diversity. One idea is to develop virtual space camps, where people from anywhere in the world can train with augmented or virtual reality, experiencing the life of an astronaut without traveling. There could also be scholarship programs with games, where participants earn points by completing STEM challenges on interactive platforms, making learning more fun and accessible.
To support more women, we could launch missions led by female teams and share their stories in the media to inspire future generations. Also, we could create traveling space schools, where astronauts and scientists visit underprivileged communities to bring space education to more people.
For the cost, space agencies could fund trips through global sponsorship programs, where companies and organizations invest in diverse talents in exchange for promotion and scientific collaboration. And to encourage inspiration, we could organize intergalactic art events, where musicians, painters, and writers create works inspired by space, connecting exploration with different cultures.
The future of space exploration should be as diverse as humanity itself, and only with creativity can we truly open the doors of space to everyone.
Imagine a jedi-inspired space program! Female astronauts break barriers like Jedi masters . ''The Force of Equality'' trains future leaders . ''A galaxy without glass Ceilings'' pushes limits.''Lightsabers , and lab coats'' blends tech with wisdom. Women in space inspire real-world change !💫✨🐱🏍
I think the biggest problem that stops people from going into space is the stereotypical barrier a person has to face since birth. Everyday we wake up and are tied into a rope of what we can do at what we cannot. For women this rope is really small and inflexible. Sometime it feels like someone in pulling out the rope from other side to intentionally stop women. This pulling is nothing but the comment like "you need to take care of your kids" "will your husband like this?" etc. that women hear in daily lives. This chain of comments even makes her question herself.
So what's the solution? I think the solution is really easy but deep. If we just take a initiative and look at a women as equals. I am not asking to look at them and be like OMG she lifts mountains. NO, what I want is you look at them with the same potential you will look at your sons and appreciate them. Don't doubt them and NEVER think they are beneath you.
What can government do? I think government can play an important role in ending this problem. Like- giving scholarship to people who face challenges due to sexism or racism etc. Maybe even cover their education costs. Run space programs where these groups are in majority like Africa. Even send program with only women crew or black crew.
These steps might seem unfair to groups who don't face these barriers. But trust me it isn't. If we give equal opportunities to everyone who knows what all benefits may come out of it? Afterall it will benefit humanity only. Maybe one day we read the news at it says "A women from _ _ _ is the 1st person to step foot on Mars"
Space is a wonderful place with a lot of discoveries that are yet to be know and I know many people including women will love to be space but due to some obstacles like stereotypes, it has made it hard for women especially to be space explorers. That is why women from different backgrounds and occupations are trying all the can to make the route easier for others to have the opportunity to access space and I will love to help to so I thought of ways to encourage and make way for others who desire this job and can't stand up for themselves. Some of the things we could do are:
1. Make discrimination a contraband in the the space industry: when this is enforced, people won't be able to discriminate women for what they are doing.
2. Creating opportunities to listen to more space experts in education centers: in the topical talk, experts got to share their experiences and what they are advocating for. People like Sian Proctor have told us that despite their different occupations, they are striving to get what they want and I don't about others but they have really inspired me a lot that is why I think it will have the same impact on others.
To conclude, I hope that in the future, many people will have access to many space industries.
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I do believe that space industry is exclusive. But the one who is making it exclusive are women themselves. As we let men oprress ourselves and make us believe we are nothing. Everyday we wake up with our surrounding screaming our only work is to cook is clean. As said "a women is a women's greatest enemy" our mothers also play a great role in treating son and daughter differently. After all this we tend to believe its true. And its not completely our fault breaking these barriers seem poitless but they make a huge difference. To make space industry unexclusive we need initiate some practices. Her are a few-
1.We can invite female atsronauts to teach girls and tell about their expirience in space.
2.Internships can be given to women to workin space industries.
3.Series, movies can be made on women working in space industries to motivate others.
4.Space workshops can be held where girls learn about space.
5.Doing mission with only women crew.
6.All instituitions should provide (stem) education at a affordable cost.
7. Social media events can be held on the importance of women in space.
8. Companies like NASA or SPACEX can collaborate and raise awareness about space.
9.Astronaut training program can be held to help the people who cannot afford it.
10. Spacesuits should have a variety so it fits any women, men, thin, fat no matter what.
These practices will not stop the exclusiveness of space industry overnight but eventually we will see progress. One day any women who wishes to join space industry WILL join it with no difficulties and conquer her dreams.
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Most of them give solutions for "JEDI" space that can be implemented in the society like museums. But, see it in the perspective of small children, every tiny tots are the leaders of tomorrow. So, I thought that we should inspire and attract small children.as all know , children are fond of chocolates.In our country India, we have a chocolate called "kinder Joy", this chocolate is in two colours, pink for girls and blue for boys, and this attracts both boys and girls, and interestingly we have a small toy or a puzzle,with a manual along with the chocolate. Now, we are going to pack the chocolate with space related toys , and additionally, we can keep a special small note called "SPARKLES OF SUCCESS IN SPACE" which consists of great achievements of women in space. This kinder Joy is customised in the space theme. I think it will inspire more children to become great in the field of space.
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The space industry has long been limited to a select few due to high costs, rigorous training, and systemic barriers. To make it more inclusive, we must create opportunities for people from all backgrounds. Addressing financial, educational, and accessibility challenges will ensure that space exploration is open to anyone with the passion and talent to contribute. a future where space is for everyone requires global collaboration and a commitment to breaking down barriers.
Several steps can drive inclusivity. Expanding education and outreach programs in underrepresented communities is essential. Scholarships and mentorships for women and minorities in STEM can help overcome financial and systemic obstacles. Lowering the cost of space travel through technology and private-public partnerships will increase accessibility. Representation also matters, highlighting diverse astronauts can inspire future generations.
True diversity is space means welcoming not just scientists and engineers but also artists, educators, and visionaries. By embracing talent from all backgrounds, we can ensure that the future of space exploration belongs to everyone.
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As we reach for the stars, it's imperative that we create a space industry that's inclusive and diverse. Women mentors should be paired with aspiring female astronauts and engineers, while movies and documentaries showcasing women astronauts should be produced and promoted. Free or subsidized education and fellowships should be provided to underrepresented groups, and visits to NASA and space organizations should be organized. The recruitment process should be diversified, and competitions and scholarships should be held to encourage innovation and talent. Social media campaigns should be launched to promote diversity and inclusion. Collaborations with institutions should be established to provide support and resources. We should also provide training and development programs to help underrepresented groups build skills and confidence. By working together, we can break down barriers and create a brighter future for all, where everyone has an equal chance to reach for the stars and explore the vastness of space without limitations. This will not only benefit individuals but also enrich the space industry with diverse perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and progress for all humanity, now and for future generations to come. Furthermore, we must recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and underrepresented groups in space exploration, inspiring a new generation of space enthusiasts and leaders. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and equitable space industry that benefits everyone.
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Dr. Sian Proctor's dream of a JEDI space - just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive - is a beacon of hope. As someone who's passionate about space, I believe that everyone should have the chance to reach for the stars, regardless of their background or circumstances.
That's why I think it's essential that we make space more accessible to all. Here are some ideas that I think could make a real difference:
- Space scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds
- Mentorship programs that pair aspiring space enthusiasts with experienced mentors
- Virtual reality experiences that let people explore space from anywhere
- Community centers that offer space-focused workshops and training
- Collaborations with artists to create inspiring space-themed art
These are just a few ideas, but I believe that together, we can create a space industry that's truly inclusive and diverse. A space industry that inspires and empowers people from all walks of life. Let's make Dr. Proctor's dream a reality!