In this episode of Women of Space, we speak with Nelly-Helen Ebruka, a PhD Researcher in Politics at the University of Manchester, whose work explores Africa–Europe relations, space diplomacy and the use of space technologies.

Beyond academia, Nelly-Helen is deeply involved in youth engagement and capacity building across Africa’s space ecosystem. Through her work with Spacehubs Africa and the LearnSpace Foundation, she has helped create conversations and opportunities that encourage young Africans to see space as a field they can actively contribute to.

From Education to the Space Economy: Donna Guerin on Making Space Accessible | Women of Space S2

What happens when education, creativity, and space come together?

In this episode of Women of Space Season 2, we speak with Donna Guerin, Founder and Executive Director of Global Lighthouse Studios, about her unconventional journey from education into the emerging space ecosystem.

Donna shares her perspective on space education, Lunar Cities, space art, commercialization and the importance of bringing young people into conversations about the future of space. We also explore what it means to be a woman navigating a rapidly changing industry.

From growing up in Costa Rica to spending more than three decades at NASA, Sandra Cauffman's journey is a story of science, leadership, resilience, and creating opportunities for others.

In this episode of Women of Space, we speak with Sandra Cauffman, former Deputy Director of NASA's Astrophysics Division and former Deputy Director and Acting Director of NASA's Earth Science Division.

During her 35+ year career at NASA, Sandra contributed to major missions including MAVEN, the Mars mission, and the GOES-R satellite series, before moving into senior leadership at NASA Headquarters.