Private Astronaut Kellie Gerardi Prepares for Second Spaceflight, Talks Motherhood

Private astronaut Kellie Gerardi is preparing for her second spaceflight after flying on a Virgin Galactic suborbital mission nearly three years ago, when she became one of the first 100 women in space. She told Space.com that motherhood must become central to discussions about sustained human presence beyond Earth, citing reproductive health, pregnancy, and family life as key issues.