WINGS TO SOAR
Honoring the past, present, and future of women in aerospace.
September Date TBD
7pm - 11pm
Smithsonian Air & Space Museum
presented by
Proctor Foundation for Art and Science + Space For Humanity
A Night of Connection & Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the trailblazing women who have shaped the skies and beyond. Wings to Soar is a celebration of the past, present, and future of women in aerospace, marking the launch of the Future of Space exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum, and the unveiling of Dr. Sian Proctor’s historic Inspiration4 spacesuit.
Join us for the grand unveiling
Experience the grand opening of the new “Future of Space” exhibit at the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum and witness the unveiling of three historic displays: Dr. Sian Proctor’s Inspiration4 SpaceX spacesuit, Katya Echazarreta’s Blue Origin spacesuit, and a captivating video exhibit featuring Amanda Nguyen.
Exclusive & Immersive Experience
This private gathering will bring together pioneering African American female aviators and astronauts, alongside industry leaders, artists, and visionaries. Through powerful storytelling, art, poetry, and music, we will honor the legacies that paved the way while igniting inspiration for the next generation.
This evening is more than a celebration—it’s a call to elevate, connect, and propel the future of aerospace forward.
Katya Echazaretta
Invited Guests
Jeanette Epps
Dr. Mae Jemison
Dr. Sian Proctor
Amanda Nyugen
Peggy Whitson
Joan Higgenbotham
Jessica Watkins