Aisha Bowe, a former NASA rocket engineer, addressed critiques of the mission by sharing her own journey of perseverance. “I wish critics could see the messages flooding my inbox,” she reflected. “Choosing aerospace engineering wasn’t handed to me—my high school guidance counselor once suggested I become a cosmetologist, doubting my potential in STEM. But I pushed forward: starting in pre-algebra at community college, earning two aerospace degrees, working at NASA, and now standing here to say this mission transcends the noise. What matters are the kids worldwide messaging me, ‘You inspire us—we see ourselves in this team.’” Bowe emphasized how representation defies skepticism, turning doubt into motivation for a new generation.
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