What does Eileen Collins do now?

She had flown 6,751 hours in thirty different types of aircraft, and logged over 872 hours in space flights. Since her retirement, Collins has made occasional public appearances as an analyst covering Shuttle launches and landings for CNN.

What did Eileen Collins do after college?

In 1978 Eileen Collins graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and economics from Syracuse University. Later, she went on to earn a master of science degree in operations research from Stanford University and a master of arts degree in space systems management from Webster University.

Was Eileen Collins in the Air Force?

Eileen went to Air Force Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma where she became an instructor pilot for T-38 and C-141 aircraft. Later in her Air Force career, she found herself involved in the Invasion of Grenada in 1983 as an aircraft commander attached to a C-141.

Who is the first woman to command a space shuttle?

Today, we feature one prominent Irish-American: Eileen Collins. On February 3, 1995, Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a space shuttle, flying the Discovery to the Russian Mir space station. On July 23, 1999, she became the first woman to command a space shuttle mission.

Who is the first woman on the moon?

Who was the first woman on the Moon? Unfortunately, no woman has visited the Moon. At the time of Apollo (1969-72), there were no women in the U.S. astronaut corps.

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Who was the first African American woman in space?

Dr. Mae Jemison, a physician and medical researcher, wore this name tag as a mission specialist when she became the first African American woman to enter space. Her only Space Shuttle flight was STS-47 (1992), a joint Spacelab mission for the United States and Japan.

Who was the first female astronaut?

Sally K. Ride (May 26, 1951–July 23, 2012) became the first American woman in space in 1983. She was one of six women selected to enter the astronaut corps in 1978.

Who is the first woman to fly in space?

First woman in space: Valentina Tereshkova

 Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, was selected from more than 400 applicants to launch on the Vostok 6 mission June 16, 1963.

What year did Eileen Collins get married?

Eileen Collins met her husband, Pilot Pat Youngs, when they were both flying the C-141 in the Air Force. They married in 1988 and had two children: Bridget and Luke.

What is the use of the International Space Station today?

The International Space Station is a large spacecraft in orbit around Earth. It serves as a home where crews of astronauts and cosmonauts live.

What does NASA do besides space?

NASA satellites help people understand weather patterns on Earth. NASA also helps develop and test new aircraft. Some of the airplanes have set new records. NASA works to make air travel faster and safer.

What woman died in space?

CONCORD, N.H. —

Friday marks the 36th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff on Jan. 28, 1986. New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe was one of the seven crew members killed in the disaster.

Who was the first black astronaut?

On August 30, 1983, Guion (better known as Guy) Bluford was a crew member aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it launched from Kennedy Space Station on its third mission, making Bluford the first Black astronaut to fly to space.

Who is the most famous female astronaut?

How many female astronauts have been to the moon?

Only 12 humans, all men, have ever walked on the Moon; all human Moon missions were part of the U.S. Apollo program between 1969 and 1972. No woman has ever walked on the Moon.

What happened to the space shuttle Columbia?

The Columbia disaster occurred On Feb. 1, 2003, when NASA's space shuttle Columbia (opens in new tab) broke up as it returned to Earth, killing the seven astronauts on board. NASA suspended space shuttle flights for more than two years as it investigated the cause of the Columbia disaster.

Has a baby been born in space?

And that was how Anna Fisher became the world's first mother to go to space. A few weeks after being chosen for a flight, Fisher gave birth to a daughter, Kristin. She will soon mark the 35th anniversary of her flight, the day she became an inspirational figure to working moms everywhere — including to her daughter.