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9 Remarkable “Firsts” for Women in Space

Since the first female astronaut launched into space in 1963, more than 75 women have floated weightlessly above our beautiful blue planet and ventured into the vastness of space. Many of them broke barriers and set records as the first to accomplish a major milestone. Moonrocket celebrates the women who achieved notable “firsts” in space.

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When the First Woman Walks on the Moon in 2026, Here’s What Our Daughters Should Know

NASA's Artemis Moon missions are ushering in a groundbreaking era of space exploration, marked by numerous "firsts" that champion gender inclusivity. As billions watch history unfold when the first woman walks on the moon in 2025, the next generation of girls will see space as a realm of boundless opportunity.