"I was inspired by the men who walked on the moon. It really was my inspiration, I think, you know, as a kid of 9 years old - I know I'm dating myself, but - I thought, 'What a cool job!'"
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Peggy Whitson, an esteemed American biochemistry researcher and former NASA astronaut, has etched her name in the annals of space exploration history. Born on January 9, 1960, in Mount Ayr, Iowa, Whitson became the first female commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent in space by an American, totaling 665 days. Her pioneering spirit and dedication to science continue to inspire future generations, embodying the essence of human curiosity and resilience.
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"My parents are the hardest-working people I ever knew: they always worked every day, all day; they had to come up with the solutions to make things work. And I think that work ethic, maybe stubbornness, single-mindedness, definitely played a role for me. I'm definitely thankful for my roots."
Peggy Whitson