OUR MISSION is to make space for all
Established in 2024, Women’s Aerospace Network (WAN) connects, amplifies and inspires a universal passion for aerospace. We welcome all who seek a community based in a shared vision for humanity.
celebrating the
2024 Women’s Space Awards
Awarded annually each spring to honor the outstanding contributions made by women in space.
This first year, we received an overwhelmingly positive response with 150+ nominations from over 35 countries along with 25,000 community votes.
Join us for Spring 2026 Women’s Space Awards.
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
Women’s Aerospace magazine
As the first of its kind, we aim to shine a spotlight on the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday heroes who are redefining the narrative of aerospace.
Whether you're in STEM or beyond, Women’s Aerospace is your hub for inspiring stories, groundbreaking ideas, and the powerful voices driving our industry forward.
This is YOUR magazine, and we want you to see yourself reflected in its pages.
"Women’s Aerospace magazine inspired me with the achievements of amazing women and gave me new ideas for networking. Thanks to WAN, I now have the opportunity to connect and explore exciting new possibilities ahead!" —Sarah Matthews
In 2024, NASA engineer Holly Pascal founded the Women’s Aerospace Network (WAN) to create a space where underrepresented voices in aerospace could connect, grow, and celebrate their achievements, no matter their role or location. WAN has since grown from a small community into a global platform, with thousands of members united by a shared mission to make the aerospace industry more inclusive.
At WAN, we believe that community fuels innovation. By bringing together a diverse group of individuals, we empower the next generation and provide the support needed to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges