Nicole Aunapu Mann Makes History as the First Native American Woman in Space

Nicole Mann, member of the Wailacki of Round Valley Indian Tribes, has become the first Native American woman in space.

October 13, 2022 · 1 min · 68 words · Mr. Jonathan Jones

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One of the most impressive aspects of this historic achievement is that she has done so as mission commander.

As of March 2022, only 75 women had been to space.

Mann is also the first woman to command a Crew Dragon capsule.

Nicole Mann Becomes First Native Woman in Space

Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Nicole Aunapu Mann has made history as the first Native American woman in space.

Nicole Mann Becomes First Native Woman in Space

Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Nicole Mann Becomes First Native Woman in Space

Photo:NASA Johnson(CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)