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Major Nichole Ayers Makes Historic SpaceX Crew-10 Debut

3/18/2025

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Air Force Major Nichole Ayers made history as she piloted NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission, her inaugural journey into space. Launched on March 14, 2025, the crew swiftly docked with the ISS the following day, ready to tackle groundbreaking research. Ayers credited her military training and lifelong inspiration from the shuttle program for her success, highlighting the power of teamwork in overcoming space challenges.

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Air Force Major Nichole Ayers made history as she piloted NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission, her inaugural journey into space. Launched on March 14, 2025, the crew swiftly docked with the ISS the following day, ready to tackle groundbreaking research. Ayers credited her military training and lifelong inspiration from the shuttle program for her success, highlighting the power of teamwork in overcoming space challenges.