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Coverage dated November 16, 2021 to November 17, 2021

Jessica Watkins to Be First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew

Headline from NBC New York

When NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins launches to the International Space Station next year, her debut spaceflight will make history.

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  1. Boston

    NASA astronaut to be first Black woman to join space station crew (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Jessica Watkins said she hoped going to the space station would set an example for children of color.

  2. NBC New York

    Jessica Watkins to Be First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    When NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins launches to the International Space Station next year, her debut spaceflight will make history.

  3. Newsweek

    NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins to become first black woman on the International Space Station (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Watkins will serve as a mission specialist on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-4 launch to the International Space Station. The journey will mark the first time the astronaut has traveled to space.

  4. Foxla

    Making history: UCLA grad will become 1st Black woman on Space Station crew (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Rookie NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, who holds a doctorate from UCLA and previously worked at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, will serve aboard the International Space Station next year, becoming the first Black woman to be part of the crew aboard the orbiting station.

  5. Black Enterprise

    Jessica Watkins Will Become First Black Woman on International Space Station Crew (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    NASA announced Jessica Watkins is assigned to serve as a mission specialist on the upcoming SpaceX Crew-4 mission making her first Black woman to do so

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