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Amanda Nguyen: First Southeast Asian Woman in Space

3/7/2025

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Amanda Nguyen is set to make history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space, joining an all-female crew on a Blue Origin flight alongside notable figures like Gayle King and Aisha Bowe. Her mission aims to advance women’s health and foster scientific collaboration with the Vietnamese National Space Center, embodying her inspiring journey of resilience detailed in her memoir, “Saving Five.”

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Amanda Nguyen is set to make history as the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman in space, joining an all-female crew on a Blue Origin flight alongside notable figures like Gayle King and Aisha Bowe. Her mission aims to advance women’s health and foster scientific collaboration with the Vietnamese National Space Center, embodying her inspiring journey of resilience detailed in her memoir, “Saving Five.”