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Richland astronaut Kayla Barron to command second space mission
NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, from Richland, Washington, has been named to command a second space mission. Barron previously flew to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew-3 mission in 2021, and the new command marks a significant career milestone. Local and space-community audiences are following the announcement, which highlights her rising profile within the astronaut corps.
Why now: The announcement of a second command assignment is a notable career milestone for the astronaut and a point of pride for her hometown.
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- Richland astronaut Kayla Barron to command second space mission · Nonstop Local News
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