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Peggy Annette Whitson (born February 9, 1960) is an American biochemistry researcher, and astronaut working for Axiom Space. She retired from NASA in 2018, after serving as Chief Astronaut . [3] Over all her missions, Whitson has a total of 665 days in space, more than any other American or woman.
Jun 18, 2024 · Dr. Peggy Whitson was the first female, nonmilitary Chief of the Astronaut Office. During her long NASA career she traveled to the International Space Station for three long-duration missions culminating in a total of 665 days in space, and became the first woman commander of the ISS.
Feb 9, 2009 · Peggy Whitson (born February 9, 1960, Mount Ayr, Iowa, U.S.) is an American biochemist and astronaut, who was the first female commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and who holds the record among American astronauts and among women for spending the most time in space, nearly 666 days.
Oct 13, 2023 · Peggy A. Whitson (Ph.D.), an Iowa native, completed two six-month tours of duty and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station. She served as the station commander during her second flight for Expedition 16 and her third for Expedition 51.
Sep 3, 2023 · Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most time in space by an American and by any woman in the world. Her latest mission was the 10-day Axiom Space Mission 2 (Ax-2).
Jun 15, 2018 · NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who holds the U.S. record for most cumulative time in space, is retiring from the agency, effective Friday. “Peggy Whitson is a testament to the American spirit,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
