Emily Calandrelli became the 100th woman in space, facing both support and sexist backlash online.

Emily Calandrelli, an MIT engineer and TV host known as "Space Gal," became the 100th woman in space as part of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin mission. Her emotional reaction to the experience went viral, sparking both support and sexist backlash from online trolls. Despite the harassment, Calandrelli emphasized she wouldn't let the trolls affect her joy and awe, comparing the experience to motherhood.

November 25, 2024
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