Peggy Whitson
Peggy Whitson is a renowned American biochemist and NASA astronaut who has made significant contributions to space exploration. She holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent in space by an American astronaut, with over 665 days across three missions. Whitson has also served as the first female commander of the International Space Station (ISS) and has been involved in various scientific experiments during her missions, emphasizing the importance of research in microgravity. Her recent news involvement stems from her upcoming role in a mission organized by Axiom Space, further solidifying her legacy in space science.
Born on Feb 09, 1960 (65 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2 | 8.50 | 0.14% | +10% | 1,380,004,385 | 2,083,740 | $2,900,000 | 4,379$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 56,951 | $2,700,000 | 2,265$ |
| Hungary | 2 | 9.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 9,660,351 | 19,918 | $160,000 | 330$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,457,550,747 | 2,160,609 | $5,760,000 | 6,974$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Hungary:
Peggy Whitson described Kapu Tibor as an inspiring and team-oriented person.
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United Kingdom:
Peggy Whitson is the most experienced astronaut in American history and has commanded the space station twice.
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United Kingdom:
Peggy Whitson is the commander of the Ax-4 team and a former NASA astronaut.
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India:
Commander Whitson praised her team's dedication, work ethic, and cultural richness.
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Hungary:
Peggy Whitson is the commander of the Axiom–4 mission.
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India:
Group Capt Shukla will be accompanied by mission commander Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut.
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India:
Peggy Whitson is the Commander of the Ax-4 mission.
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India:
Peggy Whitson is the mission commander for the Ax-4 crew.
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United Arab Emirates:
Peggy Whitson is a veteran astronaut leading the Ax-4 mission.
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Italy:
Peggy Whitson has spent 675 days in space, contributing significantly to space exploration.
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