INCREASE SOCIAL DIVERSITY
AND PARITY IN SPACE

Breaking the glass ceiling

“Space is only for others”, “I’m not in a good enough school”, “A girl can’t be an astronaut”… these clichés are still far too prevalent.

Today, the space industry is booming with the democratisation of access to space. Unfortunately, this generalised opening is not for the whole population, and many minorities are left out of this rapidly expanding sector. However, recent space innovation companies are increasingly showing that degrees, while providing a key technical background for joining the industry, are no longer paramount and that the applied experience of applicants and employees is sometimes far more formative and useful.

The entire space industry is therefore suffering from a lack of diversity that runs counter to the universality of space and the democratisation of its access.

The project

Today, space industry is accessible almost only by obtaining degrees that are elitist and do not offer the same opportunities to everyone.

Space Elevator is a project that aims to increase social diversity and parity in space with a different pathway. Some young people have the curiosity, the motivation and the abilities to do this.

We want to enable them to stand out through DIY rather than theoretical exercises, but also give them unforgettable experiences to inspire them in their journey.

The year is divided into 2 phases. During the first phase, students make DIY projects provided by our team. The second phase is a competition: the students make their own project and the winners will be rewarded with a prize they will remember for the rest of their lives.