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[qvcaddition]

Channel 7 news just had Nicole M on an interview.  

She was born in my home town and went to High School  down the block.

Her Mother was my manicurist years ago.  When I was at the salon and had my Grandson with me, if she happen to be there, they were the same age, they would play together as little kids do.

I didn't know she was Native American. First in space.

She and her parents were born here.

She had wonderful parents that took an interest in her and her sister.  Her Mother told me when she was in high school a scout wanted her for her playing soccer.  She was a star.

Her parents took interest in what their girls did and drove them to all the practices.  They sacrificed a lot.  Though the girl worked very hard, the parents were so supportive.

She got a scholarship to Annapolis and the rest is history.

Great American family.  An exceptional lady and so happy for her and her parents. 

I use to see her mom at the gym, but that was years ago.  

I know they are so proud of her, wouldn't anyone be to have a child accomplished so much.  

[Kachina624]

@qvcaddition    Nicole Mann was the first Native American WOMAN in space.

When astronaut John Herrington made his voyage to space aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour's STS-113 mission, he became the first Native American in space. An enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, Herrington carried its flag on his 13-day trip to space, as well as several personal items with him

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@Kachina624 

Sorry, thought it was understood that she is a women.   The news said, First Native American woman.  I only knew the family as American, so was surprised that they  were or her Mother is  of Native American decent.

I knew nothing of an Native American  man in  space..  Wasn,t something I was following.  I was just proud of this hard working family,, I knew and her accomplishments.  

[Greeneyedlady21]

Thank you for posting about her @qvcaddition , what an impressive woman.

From NASA web site (more detailed information about her accomplishments is available there).

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Nicole Aunapu Mann was selected by NASA in June 2013. She launched to the International Space Station as commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on October 5, 2022.

The California native holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Mann is a Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps and served as a test pilot in the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet. She deployed twice aboard aircraft carriers in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

She is the first indigenous woman from NASA to go to space. She is registered with the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes.

[ValuSkr]

Congratulations to Nicole; it's not easy to become an astronaut.  I hope she's the first of many.

[qvcaddition]

Such a humble beginning, to rise to the top with support and very hard work.

I,m surprised not to see a banner outside the high school here in town.  

It was just in last evening news.

Thank you for the article.  

[candys mine]

@qvcaddition  @Kachina624  is right. 

[qvcaddition]

@candys mine 

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@candys mine wrote:

@qvcaddition  @Kachina624  is right. 

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Did I say she was wrong?  I am just happy and proud of this family with such humble beginnings. 

Parents were devoted parents.  Nicole worked very hard to get to where she is today, an honor. Yes, she comes from Native American ancestors.  Yes, she is a women. They did not mention her child and husband.  They did show a picture of her parents. Vicky,her mother was my manicurist back in the day.  That is the Native American side.  A very nice family.

This will not be political.  I said my piece and done. 

[LadyAlice]

Thank you for the information about Nicole Mann and John Herrington. Can we have a thread without someone trying to stir things up? Some things never change. Sad.

[Kachina624]

@LadyAlice    I don't see anyone trying to stir things up at all.  Quite the opposite, and certainly nothing sad.  It was a joyous, triumphant announcement.