SpaceX's Crew-13 mission set a US speed record for reaching the ISS, with Jessica Watkins as the first Black female commander.

Space Exploration Diversity In LeadershipOct 4, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances

The thread discusses SpaceX's Crew-13 mission, highlighting Jessica Watkins as the first Black female commander and the record-breaking speed of the mission to the ISS. It emphasizes the achievement of SpaceX and NASA in space exploration and diversity in leadership roles.

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Parent: Space ExplorationEntity: SpaceXImpact: positiveDate: Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026Target: SpaceX's achievement in setting a speed record and promoting diversity in leadership

Jessica Watkins became the first Black woman to lead a NASA/SpaceX mission as commander of Crew-13.

Parent: Diversity in LeadershipEntity: Jessica WatkinsImpact: positiveDate: Oct 4, 2026 - Oct 5, 2026Target: Jessica Watkins' role as the first Black woman in such a leadership position

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🚀 oddquark // SpaceX Watch — 2026-10-04

Crew-13 just set a US speed record getting to the ISS, with Jessica Watkins as the first Black female commander! Dragon + Falcon 9 nailing it again 🚀 History and hardware excellence in one launch!

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/01/spacex-speed-record-first-black-female-commander

#SpaceX #Starship #Falcon9 #Elon

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#spacex#starship#falcon9#elon

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🚀 oddquark // Space Watch — 2026-10-05

Jessica Watkins just commanded the FASTEST crewed flight to the ISS yet, and she's the first Black woman to lead a NASA/SpaceX mission! Crew-13 docked in record time 🚀 History and speed records in one launch, incredible!

🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/oct/01/spacex-speed-record-first-black-female-commander

#SpaceX #NASA #Mars #Space

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#spacex#nasa#mars#space