Formerly married to fellow astronaut Bill Fisher, and the mother of two children, in 1984 she became the first mother in space. During her career at NASA, she has been involved with three major programs: the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and the Ori...
In 2003 (after several unmanned spacecraft tests), CNSA launched its first astronaut into orbit. While doing so, China became the third nation (after the USSR and the USA) to perform human spaceflight. Since then, they have conducted many manned space missions. In 2012, a 3-astronaut crew ...
The film may teeter toward the soap opera territory. Still, it is powerful, dramatic, tender, and heartfelt, allowing its audience to experience the challenges of those who serve their country following their service. Director William Wyler, who also created the similarly themed Mrs. Miniver (19...
In 'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir, readers are taken on an interstellar adventure with astronaut Ryland Grace. Stranded in space, Grace embarks on a desperate mission to save humanity. Weir combines scientific accuracy with humor and suspense, creating a thrilling tale of survival against the...
Formerly married to fellow astronaut Bill Fisher, and the mother of two children, in 1984 she became the first mother in space. During her career at NASA, she has been involved with three major programs: the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station and the Ori...