Jessica Andrea Watkins is an American NASA astronaut, geologist, aquanaut, and former international rugby player. Watkins was announced as the first Black woman to serve on the International Space Station for a long-term mission in April 2022. On June 9, 2022, at 7:38 UTC, she became the African American woman with the most time in space, surpassing Stephanie Wilson's 43 days.
1988
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Expedition 67 ⓘ 67th long-duration stay on the International Space Station
SpaceX Crew-4 ⓘ NASA Commercial Crew Program mission to the International Space Station
Expedition 68 ⓘ 68th long-duration stay on the International Space Station