first native american woman in space

[ad_1] Anna Kikina, Russia’s lone female cosmonaut was among the three newcomers on the flight. For the first time in 20 years, a Russian cosmonaut rocketed from the U.S. on Wednesday, launching to the International Space Station alongside NASA and Japanese astronauts despite tensions over the war in Ukraine.“We're so glad to do it together," said Anna Kikina, Russia's lone female cosmonaut, offering thanks in both English and Russian. “Spasibo!” She was among the three newcomers on the flight, alongside Marine Col. Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to orbit the world, and Navy Capt. Josh Cassada. They were joined by Japan Space Agency's Koichi Wakata, who is making his fifth spaceflight. “Awesome!" radioed Mann. “That was a smooth ride uphill. You've got three rookies who ...

[ad_1] Nicole Aunapu Mann has waited nine long years for her chance to go into space. Nicole Aunapu Mann has waited nine long years for her chance to go into space. And if all goes according to plan, that wait will end on Oct. 03, when she will lead NASA's Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station. "It has been a long journey, but it's been so well worth it," Mann told Reuters on Friday. Mann will be the first Native American woman in space. The first Native American man in space was John Herrington in 2002. "I feel very proud," said Mann. "It's important that we celebrate our diversity and really communicate that specifically to the younger generation." Mann, a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian...

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Russian launches to space from US, 1st time in 20 years

Nicole Mann says she is proud to be first Native American woman in space