Eileen Collins: Shattering Ceilings in Space

Meet Eileen Collins: the unsung hero who shattered the glass ceiling in space! Before women commanded spacecraft, there was Collins, the first to pilot and command a Space Shuttle. Spacewoman unveils her journey from childhood dreams to Air Force test pilot to NASA trailblazer. Discover how she balanced motherhood with the pressures of historic missions, including a daring maneuver to save the Space Shuttle after the Columbia disaster. An inspiring story of courage, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of dreams beyond Earth. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.