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Has Jessica Watkins been to space?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 05, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins will be the first Black woman to complete a long-term mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the forthcoming SpaceX Crew-4 launch, the space agency announced in a statement. The launch is scheduled for April 2022 and will be Watkins’s first voyage into space.

When was Jessica Watkins born?

May 14, 1988 (age 33 years)
Jessica Watkins/Date of birth

Jessica Watkins was born on May 14, 1988 in Gaithersburg, Maryland to Michael and Carolyn Watkins. Her family moved to Lafayette, Colorado, where she graduated from Fairview High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in geological and environmental sciences at Stanford University, and was a member of the rugby team.

Where is Jessica Watkins from?

Gaithersburg, MD
Jessica Watkins/Place of birth

Where does Jessica Watkins work?

the International Space Station
Watkins is currently assigned to fly to space for the first time as a Mission Specialist on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission to the International Space Station, scheduled to launch in 2022. Find the full biography here.

What happened to Jessica Watkins?

The two worlds of Jessica Watkins crashed into each other in the small village of Woodstock, Ohio, when FBI agents turned up early one morning to arrest her for her alleged role in the January 6 insurrection. Jessica Watkins, in military gear, was seen on video taking part in the uprising at the Capitol. “We could hear so many sirens.

Who is Sarah Watkins?

Federal prosecutors described Watkins as a “leader” in the Oath Keepers organization, citing her successful effort to recruit members and her attempts to run militia training camps in Ohio. “There were hundreds of people who appeared at the Capitol that day.

Was Jennifer Watkins in the military?

Records show Watkins served in the Army under a different name from April 2001 to December 2003. She was deployed to Afghanistan from September to December 2002.

What did judge Mehta say about Susan Watkins?

Federal Judge Amit Mehta of the DC District Court said Watkins “presents a danger” and eagerly participated in “a historic event that was a real threat to the fabric of our democracy.” “She was not just a follower. She was higher up in the chain,” Mehta said at a virtual court hearing.