Blue Origin Completes 28th Mission to Space; Emily Calandrelli becomes the 100th woman

Current Context: On November 22, 2024, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed its 28th mission to space, carrying Emily Calandrelli as the 100th woman to reach space.

• This mission, known as NS-28, also included five other civilian passengers.
• Emily Calandrelli, an advocate for STEM education and aerospace engineer, described the experience as profoundly moving, comparing it to the birth of her children.
• The mission reached a peak altitude of 106 kilometers, surpassing the Kármán line, which is considered the boundary of space.

Question:

1 Emily Calandrelli became the ___ woman to reach space during the NS-28 mission.

• A) 50th
• B) 75th
• C) 100th
• D) 150th

Answer: C) Emily Calandrelli was the 100th woman to reach space, marking a significant milestone in space exploration history.