Was Peggy Whitson the first, second, third, or fourth woman to command the ISS?
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Yes, Peggy Whitson was the first woman to command the International Space Station. She commanded the ISS for two separate missions, Expedition 50 and Expedition 59, in 2017 and 2019 respectively. She is also the longest-serving female astronaut, having spent a total of 665 days in space.
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