Did you know that Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman to travel to space in 1963? She orbited the Earth 48 times in the Vostok 6 spacecraft. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Eileen Collins became the first female Space Shuttle pilot in 1995 and later the first female Space Shuttle commander in 1999. Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most days spent in space by a female astronaut with a total of 665 days. These remarkable women have made significant contributions to aerospace science and have paved the way for future generations of female astronauts. In 2019, Anne McClain was scheduled to partake in the first all-female spacewalk with Christina Koch, but it was rescheduled due to spacesuit sizing issues. Finally, on October 18, 2019, Christina Koch and Jessica Meir conducted the historic spacewalk, marking a significant milestone for women in space exploration. These accomplishments highlight the progress made towards gender equality in the field of aerospace science. Despite the challenges faced by female astronauts, their dedication and achievements continue to inspire individuals worldwide.