Crosspost: Expedition 67 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Talks with Stanford Magazine

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins of NASA discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight event September 7 with the Stanford University alumni magazine.  Watkins is in the midst of a science mission living and working aboard the microgravity laboratory. The goal of the mission is to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration missions as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program. 

Check out this incredible interview with Stanford University alum, martian geologist, and the first Black woman to participate in an ISS long-term space mission, Jessica Watkins!