Space pioneer Eileen Collins has deep San Antonio ties
By Madalyn Mendoza
Published on April 3, 2026.
Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft, is being featured in a documentary "Spacewoman," which aims to humanize her historic firsts. The film, originally scheduled for 2024, is making limited theatrical stops across Texas, including San Antonio. Collins, who rose through the ranks at a time when women were only recently allowed into the military flight pipeline, has deep San Antonio ties. The documentary aims to show that girls in STEM are capable of learning challenging subjects, especially math, and not mistake a slower pace for inability.
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