Discover diverse women breaking boundaries in scientific discovery and space exploration.
The Star Goddesses series takes a fun, fearless and down-to-Earth approach toward unraveling the mysteries of scientific discovery and the thrills of space exploration.
Each episode features a woman working on a scientific challenge, innovative design, or groundbreaking policy. Modern day space themes are explored from each woman’s unique perspective.
What is at a stake for our star goddesses? What hurdles does she face, and how will she overcome? Will she succeed, and if not, how will she move forward? What is the greater significance of her work ― and why should us Earthling care?
Star Goddesses takes a look at emerging topics and issues with a star goddess at the helm, navigating the intricacies of our latest discoveries and explorations, including:
The latest scientific breakthroughs that are expanding our understanding of the universe ― like new methodologies for defining life, or new techniques for surveying exoplanets.
The latest developments in space technologies ― such as advanced satellite capabilities that help monitoring and mitigate pandemics and climate change, or new engineering designs for women’s astronaut suits for future space missions.
The most pressing policies and ethics emerging from humanity’s space endeavors ― like managing space debris, regulating space tourism, enacting policies for sustainable use of space resources, or enforcing protocols for peace in space.
What once appeared vast and unconquerable to a young Indian school girl is now the science I pursue everyday ― reaching into space and touching the sun.
— NASA heliophycisist Madhulika Guhathakurta