FIRST WOMAN
Between 1969 and 1972, six missions took place in which 12 people walked on the surface of the Moon – all of them men. For such a high-risk mission, the most experienced astronauts were required, and at the time there were no women at NASA who had suitable test flight experience. For a long time space was viewed as an industry primarily for men, and it wasn’t until 1978 that NASA selected its first female astronauts. As of March 2022, 75 women have been to space, and this mission will serve as a reminder of changing times.
While it’s currently undecided who will be chosen, it will be one of NASA’s astronauts who has already worked aboard the International Space Station. The team of astronauts is expected to be announced at least two years prior to the mission launch.