Jessica Watkins, a Fairview High grad and Colorado native, will make history when she spends six months in space starting next month.
– A Colorado native is making her way to space this money and will make history in doing so.
Astronaut Jessica Watson will become the first black woman to spend six months on the International Space Station. She’s part of NASA’s CREW-4 mission.“Colorado has a pretty good showing in the astronaut corps actually with quite a bit of representation so I’m happy to add my name to the list and try to represent you all well,” Watkins told CBS4’s Michelle Griego during a media call Thursday.Watkins also encouraged young girls and all children to find what they love and never stop pursuing it.
“I certainly would encourage any young girls, young children of color, and young children in general to find something you love and pursue that relentlessly,” Watkins said. “For this job in particular, we’re looking at the STEM fields, but anything within that realm, find something you really love and seek out opportunities to do that.”Emmy-award winning Michelle Griego anchors CBS4 This Morning and CBS4 News at Noon every weekday. She’s been covering Colorado since she was a kid.
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