Col. Eileen Collins served as the first female Space Shuttle pilot and commander, shattering glass ceilings and inspiring generations of women in STEM. With a career spanning over three decades, Collins logged more than 872 hours in space. Her remarkable achievements and leadership led to her induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Her best-selling book “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission” serves as an inspirational testament to the power of determination and perseverance in reaching for the stars.
