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Joseph Shavit

Mar 9, 2022

NASA 'hero' Sally Ride honored with sculpture

While we watch the modern-day achievements of those involved in space exploration, it's important to never forget those who went before.

Joseph Shavit

Nov 9, 2021

British Army officer on a mission to be first woman of color to ski solo to South Pole

Captain Harpreet Chandi will be travelling 700 miles battling temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius and wind speeds of up to 60mph.

Joseph Shavit

Sep 1, 2021

After 600 years of night watchmen, Lausanne gets first watchwoman

After over 600 years of night watchmen, a woman has for the first time been tasked with shouting out the time each hour through the night

Joseph Shavit

Aug 21, 2021

Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford takes off on youngest round-world solo flight attempt

As part of her circumnavigation attempt, Rutherford, 19, will take in 52 countries across five continents over the next three months

Joseph Shavit

Jul 28, 2021

19-year-old aims to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world

19-year-old Zara Rutherford is attempting to set the record for the youngest woman to fly solo around the world.

Joshua Shavit

Jul 27, 2021

Olympian Hidilyn Diaz wins gold and makes Philipino history

Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz made history on Monday by winning the first ever gold medal for the Philippines at the Summer Olympics.

Joseph Shavit

Jul 3, 2021

Female aviator Wally Funk, one of the Mercury 13, will fly Blue Origin on 1st crewed launch

Wally Funk was one of 13 female aviators who lobbied for women to become astronauts in the early days of spaceflight.

Joseph Shavit

Mar 9, 2021

Woman's Hall of Fame elects Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 7 others

Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women’s Hall of Fame as part of a Class of 2021

Joseph Shavit

Mar 8, 2021

NASA Mars scientists spur girls to 'reach for the stars'

With “one of the coolest jobs in the world”, NASA rover operator Vandi Verma hopes women’s high profile in the Mars mission will inspire...