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 42 poems
Space Poet
Dr. Proctor's Space Poet contains 42 poems that chronicle her pre-space, space, and post space experience. This book is a one-of-a-kind look at what it was like to become the first African-American woman to pilot a spaceship.
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.
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