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U. Gerhardt
@leavingorbit.de

The question "What key actions helped you reach your level?” is a bit unfortunate, imho. It invites the assumption that barriers can & should generally be overcome through personal effort. Which shifts the attention away from a system that unnecessarily made them barriers in the first place.

ESA Space Transport@transport.esa.int

"Increasing the visibility of women in aerospace remains one of the most important priorities. Role models matter. They help inspire future generations of female students and professionals to pursue careers in space", says our Director Géraldine Naja, in this exclusive interview.

wia-europe.orgCelebrating Excellence: An Interview with Géraldine Naja, WIA-Europe Outstanding Achievement Award Recipient - Women in Aerospace Europe (WIA-Europe)WIA-Europe is pleased to announce Géraldine Naja as the recipient of the 2026 WIA-Europe Outstanding Achievement Award. Discover more about Géraldine’s career, achievements, and contributions to the E...

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U. Gerhardt
@leavingorbit.de

I'm sure there's been institutional change at ESA. But this particular interview merely shows a field where women’s advancement has relied on exceptional individuals, male sponsors and slow institutional evolution. Nowhere does she mention targets, tracking, pay audits, reporting mechanisms, etc.