Space Poet

​Dr. Sian Proctor’s unique perspective as an astronaut fuels her creative expression. Through poetry, she conveys her profound experience of viewing Earth from space. Her prose invites us to reflect on our planet's beauty and fragility, inspiring a deeper connection to our cosmic home. ​

Space & Poetry

Dr. Sian Proctor was the first artist selected to go to space when she wrote her Space2inspire poem for Inspiration4. Since then, she has served as the poet laureate of the space community, bringing her powerful spoken word to prestigious stages such as the United Nations, The Met, SXSW, The Explorers Club, Burning Man, and leading space organizations.

Through her poetry, she captures the wonder of space exploration and the responsibility of stewardship for our home planet. Her evocative performances inspire audiences to embrace their own creative expression and connection to the cosmos.

Global Outreach & Poetry

As the United States Department of State’s Science Envoy for Space, Dr. Proctor has shared her poetry and passion across continents—from the United Nations to classrooms and cultural centers around the globe. Her words and presence inspire the next generation of explorers by weaving together science, humanity, and hope.

Art & Poetry

Dr. Proctor’s artistry transcends borders and disciplines. She has shared her poetry and visual art at cultural institutions like The Met, transformational gatherings like Burning Man, and creative festivals like SXSW. Her art—infused with Afrofuturism and cosmic wonder—bridges Earth and the stars.

Corporate Events & Poetry

Blending poetic storytelling with spaceflight perspective, Dr. Proctor creates powerful moments for corporate audiences. She’s written and performed original poetry for Firefly Aerospace’s historic moon mission and at the Explorers Club, bringing meaning and vision to groundbreaking events.

Science & Poetry

With a background as a geoscientist and professor, Dr. Proctor brings science to life through poetry. She has spoken at premier science institutions—including the Boston Museum of Science, Arizona Science Center, and Griffin Museum of Science and Industry—fusing scientific inquiry with artistic expression to inspire curiosity and connection.

Dr. Proctor’s book of art & poetry

Space2Inspire

Enjoy this captivating collection of art and poetry that reflects Dr. Sian Proctor’s journey as an astronaut, scientist, and creative. Each piece is enriched with Augmented Reality experiences, allowing you to engage with her poetry in an immersive and interactive way. Through this fusion of art, technology, and storytelling, Space2Inspire invites you to explore the beauty of space and the power of human expression.

Testimonials

  • University of Arizona, Center of Philosophy & Freedom

    “We were all blown away by our first experience with Dr. Proctor. Impressed but not surprised, however. I could tell right away that she is a remarkable individual.”

  • American Museum of Natural History

    "Dr. Proctor was incredible - she had so much energy and passion throughout the day. Everything went so well, and our audience and staff both had a great time!"

  • STEM Teachers Club Conference

    "The event went really well! Dr. Proctor had the perfect message for our teachers and her teaching background as well as her perseverance through challenges really resonated with the teachers in our community.”

  • TOTVS

    "Dr. Sian Proctor’s masterclass at Universo TOTVS 2023 was, undoubtedly, inspiring and filled with significant meanings for the entire audience. Her story of resilience and determination led us to valuable reflections, both for life and business."

  • National Business Aviation Association

    "Dr. Proctor was incredible, her story was amazing and the interaction on the podcast recording was phenomenal. She was so lovely to work with and spent a lot of time talking to people after her talk and we so much appreciate that."

  • InVisionApp Inc.

    "Dr. Proctor was absolutely amazing. She was so inspiring and her energy is infectious. To say she was a big hit, would be putting it too mildly."

  • Dept Holding BV

    "The interview with Dr. Proctor was an amazing, inspiring, and unforgettable experience."

  • Paysend

    "I want to say thank you so much to Dr. Proctor for her time. It was an honour to sit with her and have her share with us. This is an experience that I will never forget."

  • Top Tier Corporate Bank | Anonymous

    "Sian absolutely knocked it out of this EARTH – the amount of folks coming our direction sharing how powerful and moving this meeting and keynote was today is giving us all the feels and goosebumps.  Thank you for all the preparation and coordination from the contract process through to tech checks and launch today. We are absolutely thrilled with how it turned out. Congratulations, team!"

  • National Business Aviation Association

    "She was a superstar and one of the most talked about speakers from our conference. She brought her unique perspective and timely and awe-inspiring experiences to our stage and left our audience at the edge of their seats. Two months out from the event and I'm still getting comments about how Sian was an amazing speaker and professional."

  • Dept Holding B.V.

    "Dr. Proctor did an AWESOME job!! Everyone loved her - good vibes and a super interesting story."

  • Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

    “Dr. Proctor was phenomenal, she touched so many hearts during the event by sharing her remarkable journey and sparked immense curiosity in youth and families. She was so approachable and easy to work with - guests of all ages left the museum inspired by the once in a lifetime opportunity!”