The problem statement: There is a perception among employers that there are different priorities in life and work between males and females. This perception causes inadvertent barriers to females and many talented women have been marginalized from traditional development activities, which have limited their access to management positions. This perception creates a strong feeling of discrimination among females looking for higher positions, which has a tremendous impact on their job satisfaction and productivity. Researchers such as Hodson (1989) found that gender differences in the determination of job satisfaction has slight differences in the process between men and women (Hodson, 1989). It also has been found that men and women have a different evaluation of their jobs due to different characteristics in the workplace (Hodson, 1989).The purpose of this research is to determine if gender has an effect on job satisfaction. The study will focus on three areas 1) the achievement of goal expectation, 2) job security, and 3) motivation. Research QuestionsThe research questions are:1. Is there a difference between the job satisfaction levels of female managers as compared to the job satisfaction level of their male counterparts within the space exploration industry?2. Is there a correlation between a female's job satisfaction level and their years of experience in the space exploration industry?3. Is there a correlation between a male's job satisfaction level and their years of experience in the space exploration industry?