From the desk of Mission Control.
News, updates and essays about the Overview Effect and the future of humanity.
The Overview 02/24
As we honor the legacy and achievements of Black Americans this month, we at S4H are motivated by the words of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. She said, “People may see astronauts and because the majority are white males, they tend to think it has nothing to do with them. But it does.” That is exactly how we feel as part of the movement of space inclusion, “empowered.” We experience this through our Citizen Astronauts and their journeys of discovery and diversity in space. We experience it even more profoundly when their spaceflight and the LCDI we collaborate with them on, encourage them to celebrate and support the richness of human cultures and perspectives here on Earth.
Welcome Our Newest Members of the Board!
Space for Humanity is delighted to welcome three new visionary members to our Board of Directors: Katya Echazarreta, Chris Boshuizen, and Yemi A.D. These extraordinary individuals embody our mission of going to space for Earth, and their inclusion is a bold statement of our intention to continue pushing the envelope on who gets to go to space.
Humans of Our Planet: Dr. Nadia Karrim
This month, we’re honored to have Dr. Nadia Karrim as our special guest. Dr. Karrim is a specialist ENT/Head and Neck surgeon and the founder of the International Centre for Astronautical Development. She is also the co-lead of the C-MIST project, a collaboration with Space for Humanity to conduct a comprehensive patient-centered review of common medical conditions and the risks associated with suborbital flight and short-duration exposure to microgravity.
The Overview 01/24
As we begin another year and another orbit around the Sun, we at S4H are inspired by the words of Scottish Poet, John Burnside. He spoke of “… a privileged sense of belonging.” That is exactly how we feel as part of the crew of spaceship Earth, “privileged.” We experience this through our Citizen Astronauts and their adventures in space. We experience it even more profoundly when their spaceflight and the LCDI we collaborate with them on, shape their actions in the society around them, fostering a sense of belonging here on Earth.
Humans of Our Planet: Dr. Annahita
This month, our special guest is Dr. Annahita Nezami, a psychologist, VR proponent, and Author of two books with the legendary Frank White.
Humans of Our Planet: Dr. Alan Stern
This month, our special guest is Dr. Alan Stern, a renowned NASA scientist and the principal investigator of the New Horizons mission.
The Overview 12/23
2024 is upon us already and with a new year, it is only human to have some new year's resolutions. One of ours is to continue to push the boundaries of how we communicate with our amazing community of future Citizen Astronauts. So, to get an early start, we're launching, "The Overview," our monthly newsletter that is the easiest way for you to keep up-to-date with our organization, programs, and current and upcoming Citizen Astronauts.
S4H is Go for Giving Tuesday
Sophia the Robot Joins Our Vision Circle
We are proud to announce Sophia, the world’s first robot citizen, and a UN Innovation Champion, has joined Space for Humanity’s Vision Circle.
Vision Circle goes Virgin Galactic!
What a Vision Circle gathering we just enjoyed! Thank you to all our members in attendance for Virgin Galactic’s Galactic 05 mission and spaceflight!
We’re Hiring: Executive Director
Space for Humanity is on a mission to send purpose-driven leaders to space and create a profound shift in perspective for the benefit of our planet and all of humanity. We are looking for a visionary leader who shares our passion and values to join us as our new Executive Director.
A Message from Executive Director, Rachel Lyons
A message from Executive Director Rachel Lyons
Humans of Our Planet: Faber Burgos Sarmiento!
This month, our special guest is Faber Burgos Sarmiento, a Colombian influencer science communicator with millions of followers on social media.
Humans of Our Planet: Virgin Galactic’s Keisha Schahaff!
S4H Zero-G Giveaway Winner Announcement!!!
We are thrilled to announce the winner and runner-ups of our #thisismys4h Zero-G giveaway!
VG Galactic 02 Launches this Week with CAP-Trained Astronaut
My story is one of manifestation. I want to inspire others to go beyond fear, to be adventurous, and to also dream.
Space for Humanity and Legion M Announce Partnership to Develop Music Video for William Shatner's "So Fragile, So Blue"
Six Years of Going, “To Space for Earth”
On our 6th Anniversary we ask, what does it mean to go “to space for Earth”?
HOOP Goes Zero-G ✈️
Watch our HOOP about your opportunity to win a Zero-G flight with Space for Humanity!
Humans of Our Planet: Virgin Galactic’s Christopher Huie
We are thrilled to have our next guest on our Instagram Live Series, Humans of Our Planet: Christopher Huie, a Virgin Galactic astronaut who recently flew to space on the VSS Unity. Christopher will join our Executive Director Rachel Lyons for a candid conversation about his spaceflight experience, the Overview Effect, and what it means to go, “to space for Earth!”