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.
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Peggy Whitson was the first woman to command the International Space Station before Sunita Williams took on the role.
רצה מרתון בחלל ונתקעה בתחנת החלל: האסטרונאוטית הוותיקה פורשת
Israel· 2026-01-23
Peggy Whitson is the American astronaut with the most days spent in space, totaling 695 days.
המעוז של האנושות בחללIsrael· 2025-11-07
Christina Koch surpassed the previous record held by Peggy Whitson for the longest space flight by a woman.
quién es Christina Koch, la primera mujer que viajará a la Luna a bordo de la misión Artemis II de la NASA
Uruguay· 2025-09-28
Peggy Whitson, an experienced American commander, also struggled to find words to describe the beauty of space after decades of experience.
Index - Tech-Tudomány - „Most még időben vagyunk, hogy okosan cselekedjünk” – Kapu Tibor elárulta, mi a legnagyobb kihívás az űrutazásban
Hungary· 2025-08-21
Peggy Whitson is an astronaut commander whose experience was crucial for conducting experiments on the ISS.
Index - Belföld - A Magyar Űrhajós Program ötletgazdája elárulta, hogy mi lesz a következő lépésükHungary· 2025-08-21
The AX-4 mission was led by former Nasa veteran Peggy Whitson.
Isro and Nasa set for launch of 'first-of-its-kind' satellite
United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Peggy Whitson is a veteran astronaut who completed her fifth visit to the International Space Station.
התמונות שלא הגיעו: השבוע בחללIsrael· 2025-07-18
Peggy Whitson is the commander of the mission and has spent a total of 675 days in space, more than any woman and person from the United States.
Axiom 4: regreso histórico de tres países al espacio - Ciencia
Paraguay· 2025-07-16
Peggy Whitson conducted the experiments aboard the International Space Station.
عودة ناجحة لتجارب "الفضاء مداك" من محطة الفضاء الدولية إلى الأرض
Saudi Arabia· 2025-07-16
Peggy Whitson served as the mission commander for the Axiom-4 mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely, next mission: Helping Gaganyaan | India News
India· 2025-07-15
Peggy Whitson is a former NASA astronaut and the commander of the Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Космические туристы вернулись на Землю: Вчера, 21:36
Kazakhstan· 2025-07-15
Peggy Whitson is a NASA retiree turned private astronaut who led the Axiom-4 mission.
Four astronauts depart international space station in return flight home | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-15
Mission commander Peggy Whitson was fully suited before the undocking.
‘Looks chaotic, but it works’: How astronauts take group photos in space? ISS crew including Shubhanshu Shukla shows you - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-15
Peggy Whitson is the mission commander of the Axiom-4 crew.
Shubhanshu Shukla: After 300+ orbits, 1.3 crore-km travel, Shubhanshu Shukla, Axiom-4 crew undock from ISS; splashdown at 3 pm July 15India· 2025-07-14Peggy Whitson is the commander accompanying Shubham Shukla on the Axiom-4 mission.
Entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival: Space minister to Shubham Shukla on return journey from ISS | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-14
Peggy Whitson, a former NASA employee, is the commander of the Crew Dragon capsule.
La cápsula Crew Dragon comienza su regreso a la Tierra con astronautas de India, Hungría, Polonia y EE. UU. | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-07-14
Shukla was part of a four-member Ax-4 crew that included veteran astronaut Peggy Whitson.
'India still looks saare jahan se achcha': Shubhanshu Shukla echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic line from space; calls journey 'magical' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-13Peggy Whitson commands the crew of the Axiom-4 mission, marking her fifth flight.
Космические туристы застряли на орбите: возвращение с МКС снова отложено: 12 июля 2025, 06:41Kazakhstan· 2025-07-12Shukla is part of a diverse Ax-4 crew, including veterans like Peggy Whitson.
Shrimp cocktails, crackers & more: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's joyful dinner on space station; see pics | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-11
Peggy Whitson is an American astronaut who is part of the Axiom-4 mission crew.
Index - Tech-Tudomány - Csúszik Kapu Tiborék visszatérése a Földre, kiderült, mikor indulhatnak a legkorábbanHungary· 2025-07-10
Commander Peggy Whitson outlined the diversity of the mission’s research, including cancer studies and plant biology.
'Proud to be their bridge': Shubhanshu Shukla on taking Indian science to spaceIndia· 2025-07-10
Papa describes training with legends like Peggy Whitson as marvellous.
Happy to be his wingman, says Papa, Shux’s backup astronaut | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-01
Vigyázunk egymásra talán, ez a legfontosabb, ugye magával a küldetéssel feljött egy amerikai parancsnokunk, Peggy Whitson.
Index - Belföld - Ilyen se volt még: a miniszterelnök exkluzív interjút készített a Föld körül keringő Kapu TiborralHungary· 2025-06-30
Peggy Whitson holds the American record for the most cumulative time spent in space.
מחקר ישראלי במשימה בינלאומית: השבוע בחללIsrael· 2025-06-27
Veteran astronaut Whitson welcomed the crew as they entered the ISS.
Axiom-4 mission: Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow 'Earthlings' enter space station with GraceIndia· 2025-06-27Peggy Whitson is a former American astronaut with extensive experience in space.
Астронаути од Индија, Унгарија и Полска првпат на МВС
North Macedonia· 2025-06-26
Peggy Whitson is the commander of the Axiom-4 mission and a former NASA astronaut.
La capsule Crew Dragon transportant le premier Indien vers l'ISS s'arrime à la station spatiale
Monaco· 2025-06-26
Peggy Whitson welcomed the arrival of the Axiom-4 crew and expressed her gratitude for the warm reception.
Index - Tech-Tudomány - Kapu Tibor beszédet mondott a Nemzetközi Űrállomás fedélzeténHungary· 2025-06-26
Ax-4's multi-country crew, led by former Nasa veteran Peggy Whitson, includes India's Shubhanshu Shukla.
Astronaut becomes first Indian to set foot on ISSUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-26Peggy Whitson is part of the Axiom–4 crew that is set to arrive at the ISS.
Index - Tech-Tudomány - Történelmi pillanat: újabb magyar léphet a Nemzetközi ŰrállomásraHungary· 2025-06-26