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First Vietnamese Woman in Space Opens Up About Struggles

12/30/2025

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Amanda Nguyen, a bioastronautics researcher and the first Vietnamese woman in space, described struggles after Blue Origin's April 2025 flight.
In an Instagram post, she described deep depression from intense media scrutiny and misogyny, feeling like collateral damage.
Nguyen said she found support from her community and friends, which helped her heal.
She concluded by stating she is proud of her resilience and commitment to her work and activism.

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Story summary

Amanda Nguyen, a bioastronautics researcher and the first Vietnamese woman in space, described struggles after Blue Origin's April 2025 flight.
In an Instagram post, she described deep depression from intense media scrutiny and misogyny, feeling like collateral damage.
Nguyen said she found support from her community and friends, which helped her heal.
She concluded by stating she is proud of her resilience and commitment to her work and activism.