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The First Mom in Space

Season 2026 Episode 1 | 1m 26s

Anna Fisher, the first mother in space, and her daughter Kristin reflect on what it’s like to be an astronaut while at the same time raising a young child. Kristin considers the magnitude of her mother’s achievements, while Anna feels the weight of responsibility of being a female pioneer.

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