But on Thursday, Whitson will set her own record when she rockets off the planet to become the oldest spacewoman ever. Whitson will turn 57 in February while she’s orbiting on the International Space Station, reports the Associated Press. Previously Barbara Morgan held the distinction of oldest woman in space with her 2007 trip at 55. This will be Whitson’s third space station mission. Once at the space station, they’ll join two other Russians and an American.

Source: Huffington Post November 17, 2016 15:33 UTC