Emily Calandrelli, a WVU alumna, becomes West Virginia's first female astronaut, flying aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard.
Emily Calandrelli, a Morgantown native and West Virginia University alumna, is set to become West Virginia's first female astronaut, flying aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard sub-orbital spacecraft. After her space mission, she plans to share her experiences with children throughout West Virginia. The spaceflight company, founded by Jeff Bezos, has flown seven human spaceflight missions.
July 16, 2024
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