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The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics recently honored Col. Eileen Collins as the Woman of the Year at the Oklahoma Aviation and Aerospace Day luncheon.
As a distinguished former military instructor and test pilot, Collins made history as the first female pilot and commander of a space shuttle. At the luncheon on Friday, Dec. 8, she shared insights and experiences with attendees.
Col. Collins also conducted a book signing for her 2021 book, “Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission,” leaving an inspiring mark on the occasion.
– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100
