The Space Architect introduces us to the trailblazing architect Constance Adams, whose groundbreaking work at NASA reimagined how humans might live in outer space, always beginning with the question: What do human truly need? 

After earning degrees from Harvard and Yale, Adams left behind a career designing skyscrapers to focus on spacecraft and prototypes for lunar and Martian habitats. At age 53, knowing she was dying of cancer, Adams enlisted the help of filmmaker Rebecca Carpenter to preserve her story. Filmed just four days before her death, The Space Architect captures Adams reflecting on her extraordinary career and her final, passionate focus towards Earth—where she hoped to apply her knowledge to address the urgent challenges of the climate crisis. At once heart-wrenching and hopeful, the film offers a moving meditation on a life driven by purpose and curiosity. 

#TheMothershipProject is a multifaceted initiative that offers three distinct opportunities for climate action. High school and college students will collaborate in teams, using NASA’s Tiger Team methods to tackle real-world problems through hands-on, interdisciplinary coursework that sharpens critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This unique approach prepares them for future academic and professional challenges, while fostering teamwork, creativity, and innovation.  

At the same time, #TheMothershipProject hosts a social media contest centered around Constance Adams’ climate action document, inviting both everyday people and scientists to engage in meaningful dialogue and action. Participants will be encouraged to share insights, debate ideas, and contribute solutions via interactive posts, live chats, and crowdsourced collaborations. The contest creates a vibrant space where diverse voices unite to make scientific problem-solving accessible and engaging for all.