Peggy Annette Whitson (born February 9, 1960) is an American biochemistry researcher, and astronaut working for Axiom Space. She retired from NASA in 2018, after serving as Chief Astronaut. [3] Over all her missions, Whitson accumulated a total of 675 days in space, more than any other American or woman. [4] [5]

Oct 13, 2023 · Peggy A. Whitson (Ph.D.), an Iowa native, completed two six-month tours of duty and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station. She served as the station commander during her second flight for Expedition 16 and her third for Expedition 51.

Feb 9, 2009 · Peggy Whitson, American biochemist and astronaut who was the first female commander of the International Space Station and who holds the record among women and American astronauts for most time spent in space, nearly 666 days.

Nov 4, 2024 · Peggy A. Whitson (Ph.D.), an Iowa native, completed two six-month tours of duty and a third, nearly one year mission, aboard the International Space Station. She served as the station commander during her second flight for Expedition 16 and her third for Expedition 51.

Jun 15, 2018 · NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who holds the U.S. record for most cumulative time in space, is retiring from the agency, effective Friday. “Peggy Whitson is a testament to the American spirit,” said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Peggy Whitson, Ph.D., America’s most experienced astronaut, flew on three NASA long-duration space flights and Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), accumulating 675 days in space, more than any other American astronaut or woman astronaut in the world.

Sep 3, 2023 · Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most time in space by an American and by any woman in the world. Her latest mission was the 10-day Axiom Space Mission 2...

PeggyWhitson, Ph.D., America’s most experienced astronaut, served as commander on the Axiom Mission 2 (Ax-2), the second all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

1 day ago · Iowa native Peggy Whitson will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame this spring, recognizing her near-four decades of work at NASA and her continued career at Axiom Space.

Sep 13, 2023 · With space on the brain, Peggy Whitson, record-breaking astronaut, and director of Human Spaceflight at Axiom Space, spoke at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Global Aerospace Summit. She spoke about her experience becoming an astronaut and then her time working with NASA and Axiom Space.