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I tend to underestimate the symbolic importance of such an event, but it can't help but inspire some girls to get into astronomy or astronaut training.
The bigger issue is why is it considered so weird in the first place?
- Too few women are into this field, since it is dangerous and risky
- Too many old school engineers are still biased against females achieving anything in science
I do look forward to the day when everyone has the chance to fly in space regardless of gender. Of course, I also look forward to the 'Starship Troopers' model, complete with co-ed bathrooms and Denise Richards showering in the next stall.
