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NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, a Syracuse native, captured a stunning photo of the Finger Lakes region from the International Space Station, showcasing Syracuse, Rochester, Lake Ontario, and northern New York State. Epps is part of the NASA SpaceX Crew-8 Mission, which is conducting over 200 scientific experiments.
NASA astronaut and Syracuse native Jeanette Epps, currently on the International Space Station as part of the SpaceX Crew-8 Mission, shared a stunning photo of the Finger Lakes region, including Syracuse, Rochester, and Lake Ontario. Epps and her crew are conducting over 200 scientific experiments and technology demonstrations to aid future human space exploration and benefit life on Earth. The mission is expected to return in late August 2024.
Syracuse native Dr. Jeanette Epps, currently aboard the International Space Station, shared a photograph of Central New York, including Syracuse and the Finger Lakes, on social media. Her crewmate, Dr. Tracy Dyson, revealed Epps' enthusiasm for photography, noting her frequent use of the station's copula to capture images of Earth.
Jeanette Epps, a Syracuse native, is set to become the second Black woman to live on the International Space Station, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Despite setbacks and disappointments, Epps persevered through hard work and support from her community, family, and mentors. She now serves as an inspiration to young girls, encouraging them to pursue their dreams in aerospace and beyond, and emphasizing the importance of dedication and consistency in achieving one's goals.
Syracuse native and NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps, set to fly into space next month, will carry a special photo of her late mother on board. Epps, who overcame personal tragedy after her mother's passing shortly after her selection as an astronaut, has persevered through a career in physics, aerospace engineering, and roles at Ford Motor Company and the CIA before joining NASA in 2009. Originally scheduled for a 2018 mission to the International Space Station, Epps was later reassigned to the upcoming SpaceX flight to the ISS, demonstrating her resilience and dedication to her goal of space exploration.