Eileen Collins

Eileen Collins is a retired astronaut and NASA commander. She is best known for being the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft. Eileen has a strong background in aviation and has worked as a pilot for the United States Air Force. She was selected as an astronaut in 1995 and went on to fly on four space shuttle missions. Eileen is a highly decorated astronaut and has received numerous awards for her service. She is a motivational speaker and has given talks at various conferences. Eileen lives in Elmira, New York.