Susan Helms-The first U.S. military woman in space
On January 13, 1993, General Helms was selected by NASA to the Major Air Force and a member of the Space Shuttle Endeavor in January 1990 as the first American female soldier in space. During the 211 days she spent in space, including an 8-hour recording time and 56 minutes on EVA, she was a space travel veteran. She traveled with STS-54 in 1993, STS _ 64 in 1994, STS _ 78 in 1996, and STS / 101 in 2000 and is currently a member of Expedition 2 aboard the International Space Station.