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Emily Calandrelli Becomes 100th Woman in Space

5/21/2025

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Emily Calandrelli, affectionately dubbed "The Space Gal," made history as the 100th woman in space aboard Blue Origin's NS-28 flight on November 22, 2024. With a mission to empower underrepresented communities, she launched "Emily's Science Lab" on YouTube, inviting families to explore science through hands-on experiments and inspiring role models.

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Emily Calandrelli, affectionately dubbed "The Space Gal," made history as the 100th woman in space aboard Blue Origin's NS-28 flight on November 22, 2024. With a mission to empower underrepresented communities, she launched "Emily's Science Lab" on YouTube, inviting families to explore science through hands-on experiments and inspiring role models.