Maine Astronaut Jessica Meir Joins Air & Space Hall of Fame
Astronaut Jessica Meir, the first Maine woman to travel to space and part of the first three all-female spacewalks, has been inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame. Meir, who grew up in Caribou and spent 205 days in space, was recognized for her commitment to breaking barriers in both gender and science, as well as her contributions to NASA's interdisciplinary missions and her advocacy for STEM education.