Emily Calandrelli becomes the hundredth woman in space

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

This week, we celebrate a remarkable milestone as Emily Calandrelli, also known as “the Space Gal,” becomes the 100th woman to venture into space. Emily shares her experiences on the Blue Origin voyage, what she took to space, and how motherhood influenced her reaction to seeing Earth from space. Then Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins for What's Up and a list of fun things to do in zero-g.

Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-100th-woman-in-space

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