Tag: Women in Space
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Periods in Space: Navigating Menstruation on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: A question that sparked a broader conversation Long before humans aimed for Mars, questions about how spaceflight would affect the female body were already shaping mission planning. One anecdote often cited is about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. When asked if 100 tampons would be the right number for a week-long…
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Periods in Space: A Practical Guide to Menstrual Health on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: The Challenge of Menstruation Beyond Earth Periods in space present a unique challenge for long-duration missions. From Sally Ride’s era-tilting question about the right number of tampons to modern research on menstrual management, space health teams have continually adapted to ensure comfort, safety, and mission success. This article examines how menstruation is managed in…
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Periods in Space: A Leap for Long-Term Space Missions
Introduction: A Small Step, A Big Challenge From the days of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, spaceflight has always pushed the boundaries of human physiology and logistical planning. While the science of propulsion and life support often grabs headlines, everyday human needs—like menstruation—pose unique questions for long-duration missions. Periods in space are…
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Pegg: Space study can help Australia manage bushfires and floods
Space research as a tool for disaster management Australia’s growing commitment to space is framed not just as exploration, but as a practical instrument for protecting lives and ecosystems. Katherine Bennell-Pegg, Australia’s first female astronaut and now the director of space technology at the Australian Space Agency, argues that studying space and expanding the nation’s…
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Space Knowledge for a Weathered Nation: Bennell-Pegg on Australia’s Bushfire, Flood Strategy
Space as a tool for disaster management Australia’s future in space is being framed not as a distant dream but as a practical instrument for protecting communities. Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the Australian Space Agency’s director of space technology and Australia’s first female astronaut, argues that studying space helps identify and mitigate natural hazards here on Earth.…
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Lydia Rodriguez: Career of Service at NASA
Lydia Rodriguez stands as a beacon of dedication and service within NASA, where she has devoted nearly two decades to advancing aerospace operations. As an office administrator in the Flight Operations Directorate’s Operations Division and Operations Tools and Procedures Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, she has played a pivotal role in orchestrating…