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Once Upon a Time in Space

The First Mom in Space

Anna Fisher, the first mother in space, and her daughter Kristin reflect on what it’s like to be an astronaut while at the same time raising a young child. Kristin considers the magnitude of her mother’s achievements, while Anna feels the weight of responsibility of being a female pioneer.

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