The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Blue Origin to Fly its First Black Woman Astronaut: Aisha Bowe

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Tom Patton
Nov 02, 2022
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Former NASA rocket scientist, founder, and CEO Aisha Bowe is manifested on a future flight of New Shepard. She is the first Black woman confirmed to travel on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin aboard New Shepard.

“I’ve dedicated my life to helping people break stereotypes. I am honored to follow in the footsteps of these pioneers as we begin …

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