Women of Space

A member of the astronaut corps since 1978, Lucid flew five missions between 1985 and 1993. During her fifth trip, she spent 188 days in space, at the time the longest duration stay in space by a woman.
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Record Holder: Shannon Lucid
A member of the astronaut corps since 1978, Lucid flew five missions between 1985 and 1993. During her fifth trip, she spent 188 days in space, at the time the longest duration stay in space by a woman.

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