FEATURED STORIES
stories of exploration,
creativity, and inspiration.
An Astronaut Discovers EarthLight
From orbit, Dr. Sian Proctor discovered a new perspective of Earth. EarthLight™ captures the feeling of connection, responsibility, and inspiration that comes from seeing our planet as one shared home.
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An Astronaut Discovers EarthLight
From orbit, Dr. Sian Proctor discovered a new perspective of Earth. EarthLight™ captures the feeling of connection, responsibility, and inspiration that comes from seeing our planet as one shared home. DISCOVER →EarthLight
Dr. Sian Proctor Brings EarthLight Back to Earth
After experiencing Earth from orbit, Dr. Sian Proctor brings the message home: exploration is not only about reaching new places, but about changing how we see the world we already share. EXPLORE →EarthLight
Dr. Sian Proctor: J.E.D.I. Space and Personal Journeys
Dr. Sian Proctor explores the connection between space exploration, creativity, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through her vision of creating a more connected future. READ STORY →EarthLight
EarthLight From Space
A reflection on seeing Earth's beauty and fragility from orbit and how that perspective inspires us to care for our planetary home. WATCH →Space Experience
First Black Woman to Pilot a Spacecraft
Dr. Sian Proctor made history as the first Black woman to serve as mission pilot on a human spaceflight mission aboard Inspiration4. WATCH →Media
Forbes: Wings to Soar
A featured video exploring Dr. Sian Proctor's journey, perspective, and connection between space exploration, creativity, and humanity. WATCH VIDEO →EarthLight
I Have Been Present to a Moment Most Rare
A reflection on the unforgettable experience of seeing Earth from orbit and the powerful perspective that comes from witnessing our planet from space. READ REFLECTION →Media
In Conversation With Sian Proctor
The National Air and Space Museum explores Dr. Proctor's historic Inspiration4 mission, space perspective, and creative journey. READ MORE →Space Experience
Inside Inspiration4: A View of Earth That Changed Everything
Experience the historic Inspiration4 mission, the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight. From launch aboard SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience to three days viewing Earth from orbit, this mission opened a new chapter in human space exploration and carried a message of inspiration beyond our planet. WATCH STORIES →Art + Creativity
My Space Painting
A look into Dr. Proctor's artwork created from her experience as an astronaut and space artist. WATCH →Space Experience
Sian Proctor and the Inspiration4 Prosperity Seat
Dr. Sian Proctor shares the journey that led her to the Inspiration4 mission, becoming mission pilot aboard the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight and carrying a message of inspiration beyond Earth. READ STORY →EarthLight
Space2Inspire™: An Orbital Perspective of Earth
Dr. Sian Proctor shares how her experience as a geoscientist, artist, poet, and astronaut changed the way she sees Earth after three days in orbit. DISCOVER →Art + Creativity
Space Poet: Dr. Sian Proctor's Creative Journey
Beyond science and exploration, Dr. Sian Proctor uses poetry and storytelling to imagine a future where creativity helps guide humanity among the stars. READ STORY →Space Experience
Sian Proctor: The Journey of a Space Pioneer
Dr. Sian Proctor shares the story behind her historic journey from geoscientist and educator to becoming the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft. Through perseverance, creativity, and a lifelong connection to exploration, she transformed a childhood dream into a mission that inspired people around the world. READ STORY →Space Experience
The Leo Spacesuit: A Piece of Space History
The spacesuit worn by Dr. Sian Proctor during Inspiration4 became part of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's collection, preserving a symbol of creativity, exploration, and a new era of human spaceflight. EXPLORE →Space Experience
The Leo Spacesuit: From Orbit to the Smithsonian
The SpaceX spacesuit worn by Dr. Sian Proctor during Inspiration4 is now part of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum collection, preserving a piece of commercial space history. EXPLORE →Art + Creativity
The Space2Inspire™ Poem
The original poem that carried Dr. Proctor's creative vision into orbit aboard Inspiration4, connecting humanity, exploration, and imagination. WATCH POEM →Media
United Nations: Astronaut Sian Proctor United Nations Space Poet Reading
Dr. Sian Proctor brings her message of exploration, creativity, and connection to the United Nations through poetry. In this special reading, she shares her Space2Inspire™ poem, the creative work that helped launch her journey to space aboard Inspiration4. WATCH →Media
United Nations: Why We Rise
Dr. Sian Proctor shares her vision for a more connected future through creativity, exploration, and the power of human potential. In this inspiring United Nations conversation, she reflects on why we rise together and how our shared experiences can help build a more inclusive and imaginative world. WATCH →Media
Unpacking Space: The Journey to Inspiration4
A documentary exploring Dr. Sian Proctor's journey from geoscientist and educator to Inspiration4 astronaut. WATCH →EarthLight