OUR MISSION is to make space for all

Established in 2024, WAN connects, amplifies and inspires a universal passion for aerospace. We welcome all who seek a community based in a shared vision for humanity.

INTRODUCING PODS — Pioneers of Deep Space

where career growth meets connection

With small, yet powerful meetup groups worldwide, our vision is to provide a space for all to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and uplift each other—shaping a new era of community in aerospace.

Be bold.
Be supported.
Be a pioneer with PODS.

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WOMEN’S SPACE AWARDS

Awarded annually each spring to honor the outstanding contributions made by women in space. This year, we received an overwhelmingly positive response with 150+ nominees across 35 countries.

meet the 2024 nominees

"Being named to such an elite echelon of high achievers in the Women’s Space Awards reinforces my commitment to contribute to my own field—space medicine—to the utmost extent possible.

Dr. Shawna Pandya
"Women's Space Awards have international reach and recognition. Being honored on such a platform leads to global opportunities, collaborations, and partnerships with organizations, institutions, or professionals from around the world."

Aishwarya Dhara
"Being nominated for me is both empowering and humbling at the same time. I was born and raised in Morocco—a third world country—where space was not a goal I could realistically entertain."

Nadia Maarouf
"Being recognized in the Women's Space Awards is truly a celebration of all of the hard work that has gone into reaching towards the stars in my career, and allowing others, especially young girls and women, to see what they are capable of achieving too."

Emily Rickman

ABOUT WAN

Space exploration presents unique challenges that require the combined efforts of many talented individuals, in and outside of STEM careers. WAN strives to support everyone in the aerospace industry as we work together to drive innovation and solve the world's most complex challenges.

NASA Engineer, Holly Pascal, founded WAN after recognizing the need for a supportive community in aerospace after she struggled to find an aerospace network for career growth. This led her to establish WAN to provide a platform for people worldwide making progress in space exploration.

In January 2024, the Women’s Aerospace Network was born out of a demand for community and support among women working in the aerospace industry. We quickly gained over 6,000 subscribers to the world’s first Women’s Aerospace Magazine and a dedicated following of equal size on social media in the first three months. And we continue to grow faster every day.

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Join our Community

If you're looking to connect with like-minded individuals and participate in discussions within the aerospace field, joining our community on social media is the #1 way to get involved.

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The world’s first Women’s Aerospace Magazine is launching in August. The magazine quickly gained over 6,000 subscribers in our first three months of the waitlist.

Be a Podcast Guest

Empowering conversations. Inspiring journeys. Find your place in space through insights from scientists to marketing strategists, doctors, executives, artists, and more. Launching in June.

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