Jessica Meir is set to embark on her second space mission as Sweden's first female astronaut, following a launch scheduled for tomorrow in collaboration with NASA and SpaceX.
Jessica Meir, who made history as Sweden's first female astronaut in 2019, is preparing for her second mission to space, scheduled to launch tomorrow. Meir has been in mandatory quarantine since January 30, awaiting her chance to lead this new mission. Kristine Dannenberg from the Swedish National Space Agency noted that Meir serves as an inspiration for young girls everywhere, highlighting her role in advancing space exploration and representation.