Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a spacecraft in 1999 with the Space Shuttle Columbia. She later commanded a mission in 2005, marking a significant milestone for NASA. This film details her career within the space agency and her influence on future generations of female astronauts. Collins' achievements paved the way for women in space exploration. The documentary runs for 101 minutes and was released in 2025.

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Meet Eileen Collins, a trailblazer in space exploration.
See rare footage of the Space Shuttle missions.
Find out how Collins influenced future female astronauts.

Did You Know

Eileen Collins was the first woman to pilot a spacecraft in 1999.
She commanded the Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 in 1999.
Collins' memoir served as a primary source for the documentary.

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'Spacewoman' was released in 2025.

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'Spacewoman' has a duration of 101 minutes.

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