She has worked on many space-technology projects, notably on satellites monitoring climate change and on NIRSpec, a part of the James Webb Space Telescope, to survey distant galaxies.
Aderin-Pocock has dedicated the last 20 years to science communication, delivering talks globally, and written award-winning books like 'Am I Made of Stardust?'
Recognitions include serving on the UK government's Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and being honored as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions.
Her passion for space science was ignited by childhood exposure to moon landings and the animated series 'The Clangers' about creatures on a Moon-like planet.
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