The following is a list of women who have traveled into space serving as a commander or crew member of a spacecraft, commonly referred to as astronauts or cosmonauts, sorted by date of first flight.

Jan 11, 2024 · From Valentina Tereshkova’s historic voyage into orbit to Samantha Cristoforetti’s record-breaking spaceflight, their stories exemplify the triumph of human curiosity and the power of …

May 29, 2025 · Here are the stories of 20 women who changed our understanding of space. Katherine Louise Bouman is an American computer scientist working in the field of imaging. She was a …

Jan 23, 2024 · A look at some of the female astronauts who have blazed a trail for women in space, making spaceflight history in the process.

Feb 10, 2025 · From astronauts and engineers to IT and ground testers, women play critical roles in the historic mission of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Meet some of the women who have advanced …

Oct 30, 2020 · Clearly, Earth’s space agencies have a long way to go to reach gender equality. However, among the women who have flown to space, their lifetime accomplishments are often …

Sep 8, 2025 · Learn about Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, and Eileen Collins, some of the pioneering women at NASA who were among the first to suit up for spaceflight.

SPACEWOMAN is a new landmark feature documentary about the extraordinary achievements of Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, paving the way for the next …

Feb 13, 2025 · For the hundred women who have flown in space, the journey hasn’t been just about reaching orbit. It’s been about breaking barriers, defying expectations, and making sure that when …

Sep 25, 2024 · Discover the stories of women who have made groundbreaking achievements in space exploration, from the first female astronaut to current leaders in science.