STS-93
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STS-93 in 1999 marked the 95th launch of the Space Shuttle, the 26th launch of Columbia, and the 21st night launch of a Space Shuttle. Eileen Collins became the first female shuttle Commander on this flight. Its primary payload was the Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Left to right: Collins, Hawley, Ashby, Tognini, ColemanSpace Shuttle program← STS-96 (94)STS-103 (96) →
STS-93 Launch
Eileen Collins became the first woman to command a Space Shuttle during this mission.
Sacagawea dollar
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The Sacagawea dollar is a United States dollar coin introduced in 2000, but subsequently minted only for niche circulation from 2002 onward. The coin generally failed to meet consumer and business demands. It is still generally accepted in circulation.
Delaware Representative Michael Castle, who preferred the more popular Statue of Liberty design to the Sacagawea for the dollar coin.
2009 reverse by Norman Nemeth honors the spread of Three Sisters Agriculture
2018 reverse by Michael Gaudioso featuring Jim Thorpe