Impact & Legacy
What was Whitson the first female to do?
She was the first female commander of the International Space Station (two times)
Where was Whitson's farm located?
Outside Beaconsfield in Iowa
What did Whitson inspired women to do?
pursue the sciences and take leadership roles
What does Whitson hole the U.S. record for?
most cumulative days in space
Whitson lived in a environment where what was normal?
Working Hard
What barriers did Whitson break through to reach her accomplishments?
Gender barriers