First Native Woman in Space

Astronaut Nicole Mann became the first American Indian woman in space when she launched to the International Space Station on October 5, 2022 as commander of the SpaceX Crew Dragon. In this interview with Mann prior to her launch, she discusses the goals of the six- month mission which include conducting scientific experiments and making updates to the space station. Listen to learn about Mann’s path to becoming an astronaut and hear the advice she offers young people who may have dreams of traveling to space in the future.