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Nichole Ayers
U.
160d
Days in Space
1
Missions
0
EVAs
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EVA Time
What they aspire to
She aspires to fly to the Moon as part of the Artemis generation after a career flying advanced fighter jets.
Biography
U.S. Air Force major and F-22 Raptor pilot, selected in NASA's 2021 astronaut class. Served as pilot on SpaceX Crew-10 for her first ISS mission.
Before NASAU.S. Air Force major and F-22 Raptor pilot who led one of the first all-female F-22 combat formations before being selected by NASA in 2021.
Mission Timeline
- Pilot
SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance
SpaceX Crew-10 / Expedition 72/73
Launch: Mar 14, 2025Landing: Aug 9, 2025Duration: 148 days
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
runningskiingpiano
Causes They Champion
Women in aviationSTEM outreach
Languages
EnglishRussian
Awards & Honors
- Air Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal
Fun fact
She was part of the first all-female F-22 Raptor combat mission formation in 2019.
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