“At age 56, NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any woman in NASA history. Her career has a long list of accomplishments, but she’s about to add one more. On November 17, she’ll become the first woman to command the International Space Station twice! Follow her journey aboard the International Space Station here: http://go.nasa.gov/2fuZ7Pt“
Want to know more like I did then read on and watch the following video? Turns out Peggy and I both grew up in rural Iowa, we are close to the same age and we both love gardening! Who knew?
Astronaut Peggy Whitson: From Chicken Entrepreneur to Space Station Commander Video
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“The NASA astronaut has lived the American Dream, starting back when she was selling chickens to make enough money to pay for a pilot’s license. Now she is set to launch to the International Space Station for her 3rd tour of duty. Whitson explains five things you didn’t know about her in this video from NASA Johnson Space Center.”
credit : NASA Johnson Space Center