The first woman to pilot the NASA space shuttle, Eileen Collins discusses her new documentary "Spacewoman." There will be a screening of the film in Arlington.
Eileen Collins flew into outer space four times and was the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft. (SOUNDBITE OF DOCUMENTARY, "SPACEWOMAN") UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: We are go for launch.
Eileen Collins recounts the Challenger and Columbia accidents, emphasizing the community's desire to continue the shuttle program despite the risks.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: We are go for launch. MICHAEL LEINBACH: OK, Eileen, our long wait may be over. EILEEN COLLINS: The space shuttle program was riding on it. The whole American space program ...
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