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First Native American Woman in Space

March 20, 2026

3.20.26 – On Oct. 5, 2022, NASA’s “SpaceX Crew-5” launched from the Kennedy Space Center with astronaut Nicole Mann not only on board, but commanding the mission. That day, she became the first Native American woman in space. Before she blasted off on her historic mission, Mann caught up with correspondent Antonia Gonzales. 

Correspondent: 
Antonia Gonzales 

Guest: 
Nicole Mann (Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes), NASA Astronaut, Crew Commander: SpaceX Crew-5