‘Out Astronaut’ hopes to break barriers to reach the final frontier

July 13, 2023
Out Astronaut's goal is to increase LGBTQ+ representation in areas like space flight.Out Astronaut's goal is to increase LGBTQ+ representation in areas like space flight.Courtesy Out Astronaut
Out Astronaut's goal is to increase LGBTQ+ representation in areas like space flight.

There has never been an openly gay American astronaut in space. One Colorado non-profit organization provides grants to encourage LGBTQ+ people to explore the fields of science and space. Jason Reimuller is the executive director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences and founder of the Boulder-based nonprofit Out Astronaut which is working to increase representation in the industry.