This info-graphic shows the many contributions if women to aerospace design and missions.

Women have made significant milestones and contributions in the field of aviation since its early days. Here are some key milestones in the history of women in aviation:

1. Harriet Quimby (1911): Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license from the Aero Club of America. She later became known for being the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel in 1912.
2. Bessie Coleman (1921): Bessie Coleman, an African American aviator, became the first woman of African American and Native American descent to hold a pilot’s license. She had to travel to France to earn her license because of racial barriers in the United States.
3. Amelia Earhart (1928): Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous women in aviation history, became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger in the Friendship. She later made solo transatlantic flights and attempted to circumnavigate the globe, although her disappearance in 1937 remains a mystery.
4. Jacqueline Cochran (1930s-1950s): Jacqueline Cochran was a pioneering aviator who set numerous speed and altitude records. She became the first woman to break the sound barrier and was instrumental in promoting the role of women in aviation during World War II.
5. Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) (1942-1944): During World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) were established in the United States. These female pilots flew military aircraft on non-combat missions, freeing up male pilots for combat duty.
6. Jerrie Mock (1964): Jerrie Mock became the first woman to fly solo around the world. Her flight covered over 23,000 miles and took 29 days to complete.
7. Sally Ride (1983): Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when she flew aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. She paved the way for future generations of women astronauts.
8. Eileen Collins (1995): Eileen Collins became the first female Space Shuttle pilot and later the first female Space Shuttle commander when she led the STS-93 mission.
9. Jessica Meir and Christina Koch (2019): NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Christina Koch conducted the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic achievement in space exploration.
10. Commercial Astronauts (21st Century): Women have continued to break barriers in space travel. For example, Anousheh Ansari became the first female space tourist in 2006, and private companies like SpaceX have included female astronauts in their missions.

These milestones highlight the important contributions of women in aviation, from early pioneers to astronauts and commercial space travelers, and their ongoing impact on the field of aviation and space exploration. Women continue to play crucial roles in these industries, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.