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‘Spacewoman’ Celebrates Eileen Collins’ Pioneering NASA Journey

3/22/2026

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Spacewoman, directed by Hannah Berryman, premiered in U.S. theaters on March 20, 2026.
The film chronicles Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle.
It traces her journey from Elmira, New York, to leading NASA missions and the return to flight after the Columbia disaster.
Critics praised the documentary for its emotional depth and its call for viewers to consider barriers they can break.

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Story summary

Spacewoman, directed by Hannah Berryman, premiered in U.S. theaters on March 20, 2026.
The film chronicles Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a Space Shuttle.
It traces her journey from Elmira, New York, to leading NASA missions and the return to flight after the Columbia disaster.
Critics praised the documentary for its emotional depth and its call for viewers to consider barriers they can break.