
First Native American woman in space says beauty of Earth was overwhelming
Fox News
The first Native American woman in space, Nicole Mann, said she was overwhelmed by the beauty of Earth on her five-month mission. Mann went into orbit with SpaceX on Oct. 5.
Mann showed off the dream catcher she took up with her, a childhood gift from her mother that she’s always held dear. The small traditional webbed hoop with feathers is used to offer protection, and she said it's given her strength during challenging times, such as when she was flying combat in Iraq for the Marines.
"It’s the strength to know that I have the support of my family and community back home and that when things are difficult or things are getting hard or I’m getting burned-out or frustrated, that strength is something that I will draw on to continue toward a successful mission," Mann told The Associated Press, which gathered questions from members and tribal news outlets across the country.