Jessica Watkins

Jessica Watkins
Watkins in 2019
Born
Jessica Andrea Watkins

(1988-05-14) May 14, 1988 (age 36)
EducationStanford University (BS)
University of California, Los Angeles (MS, PhD)
Space career
NASA astronaut
Time in space
170d 13h 3m
SelectionNASA Group 22 (2017)
MissionsSpaceX Crew-4 (Expedition 67/68)
Mission insignia
Scientific career
FieldsGeology
ThesisTectonic and Aqueous Processes in the Formation of Mass-Wasting Features on Mars and Earth (2015)
Doctoral advisorAn Yin

Jessica Andrea Watkins (born May 14, 1988) is an American NASA astronaut, geologist, aquanaut and former international rugby player. Watkins was announced as the first Black woman who completed an International Space Station long-term mission in April 2022. On June 9, 2022, at 7:38 UTC, she became the African American woman with the most time in space, surpassing Stephanie Wilson's 42 day, 23 hour and 46 minute record.[1]

  1. ^ Gamillo, Elizabeth. "NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins Becomes the First Black Woman to Join International Space Station Crew". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2021.

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