South Mountain Community College Professor Dr. Sian Proctor has been named among the final crew members to join Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space. Dr. Proctor joins a four-person crew that will undertake a historic voyage to the stars later this year.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket will launch the crew aboard a Dragon spacecraft later this year.
Dr. Proctor will represent the mission pillars of “Prosperity.” Dr. Proctor, a 51-year-old entrepreneur, educator, trained pilot and active voice in the space exploration community, was awarded her seat by being selected as the top entrant of an independently judged online business competition that attracted approximately 200 entries and was conducted by the eCommerce platform Shift4Shop.
“This opportunity is proof that hard work and perseverance can pay off in unimaginable ways,” said Dr. Proctor. “I have always believed that I was preparing for something special, and that moment has arrived with Inspiration4.”
Dr. Proctor will serve as the Mission Pilot and back up the commander and support related needs throughout the mission.