Women In Space

Science & Space

This article provides a factual, sourced overview of every woman who has traveled to space, including dates, missions, agencies, and nationalities. It explains how spaceflight i...

Space

All-female space flights refer to crewed space missions composed entirely of women, whether dedicated programs or specific mission rosters. These flights have advanced science,...

Space History & Exploration

As of today, the number of women in space is small on any given day, but it has grown steadily since the first woman orbited Earth in 1963. Today’s crews include astronauts an...

space-history

This overview explores key moments for women in human spaceflight around April 14, explaining milestones, programs, and individuals that shaped participation and representation....

space-exploration

An all-female crew to space marks a landmark in human exploration, where women occupy every critical role needed to fly a mission, from commander to mission specialist to flight...