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NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins family, partner, children, parents, siblings

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American astronaut, geologist, aquanaut, and former international rugby player Jessica Andrea Watkins was born on May 14, 1988.

When Watkins finished her long-term mission to the International Space Station in April 2022, she made history as the first Black woman to do so. Stephanie Wilson’s 42 days, 23 hours, and 46 minutes record was surpassed by her on June 9, 2022, at 7:38 UTC, making her the longest-serving African American woman in space.

NASA Astronaut Jessica Watkins partner, and children

Jessica Watkins is not married and does not have any children. The are several reports confirming that she is transgender.

NASA Astronaut Jessica  parents, and siblings

Her parents are Michael and Carolyn Watkins, and she has one brother, Michael Jr. She is very close to her family and they have been very supportive of her career as an astronaut

Watkins’ parents live in Lafayette, Colorado.

Michael Watkins, Jessica’s father is a retired Air Force colonel. He is now a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Carolyn Watkins, Jessica’s mother is a retired teacher. She is now a stay-at-home mom.

Michael Watkins Jr., Jessica’s brother is a software engineer. He lives in Boulder, Colorado

 

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