It’s time to make space exploration a shared frontier for all

From Cape Canaveral’s packed beaches to virtual watch parties across the globe, humanity’s fascination with space has never been stronger. Yet for most around the world, space remains a dream — a frontier closed off by economic, educational and systemic barriers.

I know firsthand what it’s like to feel trapped and disconnected. During a period of deep depression and desolation, I found solace in the unlikeliest of places: a science fiction trilogy. “The Three-Body Problem,” which tells a story of survival, discovery and conflict as humanity struggles against an impending alien invasion, opened my eyes to humanity’s boundless potential when united against the unknown. Watching the Netflix adaptation more than a dozen times became my lifeline.