Expedition 48

NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins, Crewmates to Discuss Upcoming Spaceflight

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
In spaceflight, Expedition 48, NASA, Space exploration, Astronaut, Science, Kathleen Rubins, Human activities, Occupations

This will be a virtual event with no media present due to the safety restrictions related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • This will be a virtual event with no media present due to the safety restrictions related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Born in Farmington, Connecticut, and raised in Napa, California, Rubins was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2009.
  • She launched on her first spaceflight July 6, 2016, spending 115 days in space as part of Expedition 48/49 .
  • Inspiring the next generation of explorers the Artemis Generation ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.