Events tagged with "sts-93"

Historical Events tagged with "sts-93"

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Space Exploration

Eileen Collins Commands Columbia's STS-93 Mission

July 23rd, 1999 25 years ago

Eileen Collins made history by commanding the Space Shuttle Columbia during the STS-93 mission, becoming the first female shuttle commander. Launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the shuttle carried the Chandra X-ray Observatory, set to enhance our understanding of the universe. The mission marked a significant milestone for gender representation in NASA leadership.