On September 18, 2006, Anousheh Ansari captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer. Anousheh earned a place in history as the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent.
My dad has driven all over Iran and he says all the people were really nice and wrote a story about it.
Anousheh's Goals
As a Space Ambassador, act as a messenger to create public awareness and stimulate grassroots enthusiasm about the virtues of space exploration;
To inspire youth, and especially girls, around the world to pursue their dreams; and,
To promote peace and understanding amongst nations as the world’s first Space Ambassador.
