"From Electrician to International Space Station: Tracy C. Dyson's Remarkable Journey"

Tracy C. Dyson, a NASA astronaut and UC Davis alum, is embarking on her third space mission to the International Space Station as part of Expedition 70 and 71. She will spend six months conducting experiments and technology demonstrations, including a study on how fire spreads in space. Dyson, who previously spent over 188 days in space, has a background in chemistry, piloting, and languages. Her launch coverage will begin at 5:20 a.m. PT on NASA platforms, and she is expected to return to Earth in September after her mission.