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Why Women Must Be at the Center of Global Space Innovation

By Blossom Ukoha “The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in a cradle forever,” said Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Today, as humanity stretches beyond that cradle into space, a more pressing question emerges: who is shaping this future, and whose voices are still missing? For decades, space exploration has symbolised human ambition, intelligence, and progress. Yet beneath this inspiring narrative lies a quieter truth. Women remain significantly underrepresented in the very systems that are defining the future of our planet and beyond. This absence is not just about inequality. It is about missed opportunities, incomplete solutions, and a future that risks being built without the full strength of human insight. The Power Women Bring to Space Innovation Women have always been part of the story of space, even when history failed to center them. From Valentina Tereshkova, who proved that women belong beyond Earth, to the countless scientists,…