Lack of actionable data on the discrimination the queer community face in the global space sector
No community platform for the queer community
Space Pride
Space Pride is an international charity dedicated to celebrating our vibrant LGBTQIA+ community in the global space sector. “We Are All Made of Stardust”.
Our vision is for humanity to go into space as one species, with the queer community being a beautiful, visible and celebrated part of that.
Our Mission
Facilitate professional and social connections with other LGBTQIA+ professionals in the space industry to foster community building;
Collect and publish data and research diversity and inclusivity to advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ace individuals’ (LGBTQIA+) rights within the space sector;
Create outreach and educational events during space conferences including giving LGBTQIA+ members of the industry the platform to share their experiences;
Promote and support all actions which may support the interest and rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals in relation to the space sector.
Please contact us via the ‘Contact Us’ button if you’d like to help us on our mission.
Registered Charity Number (Numéro RNA): W742008256
Projects in the Works
Building Space Pride queer community events, networking and support schemes
A mentorship programme as part of the Space Pride Fashion Gala
Merchandising collaborations
Getting a Space Pride artwork physically on the moon, along with a progress pride flag
“Humanity’s Journey into the Galaxy: We Are All Made of Stardust”
This artwork “Humanity’s Journey into the Galaxy: We Are All Made of Stardust” was created by artists Rania Djojosugito and Khushi Shah, with input from the Space Pride team. Space Pride will collaborate with the Interstellar Foundation to deliver the piece on the Moon Mission in 2024 with SpaceX Falcon 9 using Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Lander. This Mission will launch a 1GB message to the Moon that will include this artwork.
Listen to Space Pride founder Franco Labia (they/them) discussing queer representation in the space sector, Space Pride, and the Milan 2024 Space Pride Fashion Gala on the @bbcradiohumberside No Filter Show! Liked the story of Space Pride? Follow us on our social media to be a part of the journey 🏳️🌈 #bbc #bbcradio #spfg2024 #space #fashion #lgbtcommunity #queercommunity #lgbtqia
By staging the Space Pride Fashion Gala during the 75th annual congress of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), which is also being held next October in Milan, the charity aims to pose “a joyful protest” on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ community working in the space industry, whose needs – or even existence – are not always well recognized.
In this special episode, we commemorate the diverse hues of Pride Month, highlighting the LGBTQIA+ community. Join us as we delve into the captivating stories and valuable insights of our guest, Franco Labia.
We begin by introducing our guest and delving into their remarkable journey within the space sector. We explore their experiences as a PhD student, gaining insights into their academic pursuits. Lastly, we dive into a profound discussion on the significance of diversity and how we can foster a more inclusive and welcoming environment within the space sector for the LGBTQIA+ community.
For Pride Month 2023, our LGBTQIA+ working group lead (RESEARCH long-term project) Martin SARRET interviewed the founder of Space Pride. Space Pride is an international association that celebrates the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community within the space sector. Learn more from Franco LABIA about Space Pride’s vision and upcoming exciting projects, including a partnership with the Diversity and Gender Equality Project Group of SGAC and the International Astronomical Union.
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, the science journalist Anna Demming meets four people who are trying to change the space industry’s attitudes towards diversity. She is joined by Franco Labia, who is founder of the Space Pride charity, which celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in the global space sector; Rynee Fandora, who is co-lead of the International Astronautical Federation’s LGBTQ+ working group; Dhanisha Sateesh, who is a member of the diversity and gender equality group at the Space Generation Advisory Council; and Neela Rajendra, who is chief inclusion officer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
