Courtesy of NASA, Garcia, Mark, "NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Shares Thoughts on Extended Mission, Returning to Earth," 1 September 2017
Description
This document is a 2017 interview with Iowan and astronaut Peggy Whitson about her recent time on the International Space Station. Whitson also speaks about her record-setting accomplishments throughout her NASA career.
Full Transcript of Peggy Whitson's Interview
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Source-Dependent Questions
- What is Peggy Whitson known for in NASA? What have been her most recent accomplishments?
- Why are her accomplishments unique to space exploration?
- Connect this article with NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Returns from the International Space Station with Record-Breaking Accomplishments. Why are her accomplishments significant to the world of science and technology, especially for women in these fields?
Citation Information
Garcia, Mark, "NASA Astronaut Peggy Whitson Shares Thoughts on Extended Mission, Returning to Earth," 1 September 2017. Courtesy of NASA