Impact & Legacy
Family/Cultural Background
Characteristics & Qualities
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What was Whitson the first female to do?

She was the first female commander of the International Space Station (two times)

100

Where was Whitson's farm located?

Outside Beaconsfield in Iowa

100

What did Whitson inspired women to do?

pursue the sciences and take leadership roles

200

What does Whitson hole the U.S. record for?

most cumulative days in space

200

Whitson lived in a environment where what was normal?

Working Hard

200

What barriers did Whitson break through to reach her accomplishments?

Gender barriers