NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps shares her training tips
Illustration: Diego Patiño
NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps is set to become the become the first Black woman to be part of an International Space Station crew. When her older brother came home from college and, after glancing at her fourth-grade report card, suggested that she could become an aerospace engineer, the idea stuck. Her journey included flight training in T-38 jets, an analog astronaut course in ESA caves, and survival training in various conditions. She encourages young people to work for what they want, rely on their friends for support, and stay focused on their goals.
