Phase 2 focuses on women’s experiences and gender representation in the private sector of the global space industry. It builds on Phase 1, which surveyed public sector space organisations, making this the first comprehensive analysis of gender dynamics in commercial and non-state space entities.

Read ASDA's paper for IAC 2025: Advancing inclusion in space: The Australian Space Diversity Alliance’s mission for a more equitable sector

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) Sydney 2025 was a landmark event for accessibility and inclusion in the global space community.