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]

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.

Nov 4, 2024 · Dr. Peggy Whitson was the first female, nonmilitary Chief of the Astronaut Office. During her long NASA career she traveled to the International Space Station for three long-duration missions culminating in a total of 665 days in space, and became the first woman commander of the ISS.

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.

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.

2 days ago · For her decades of space flight and research with NASA and now Axiom space, Iowa native and prolific astronaut Peggy Whitson will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, the Astronaut ...

1 day ago · The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame will honor its 2025 class of inductees, record-setting space travelers Peggy Whitson and Bernard Harris, at a public ceremony in Florida this spring.

2 days ago · Peggy Annette Whitson was born on February 9, 1960, in Mount Ayr, Iowa. Raised on a farm outside the small town of Beaconsfield, Iowa, Whitson’s early life was steeped in the rural simplicity of American Midwest farm life, which …

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 · Whitson flew on three NASA long-duration space flights and served as commander of Axiom Mission 2. She spent a total of 675 days in space, more than any other American astronaut or female ...