The 100th woman in space: Emily Calandrelli talks about her Blue Origin flight and inspiring the next generation

Emily Calandrelli celebrates in front of the Blue Origin capsule after becoming the 100th woman in space. .

For Emily Calandrelli, known to many as "The Space Gal," the dream of spaceflight began over 20 years ago. Last year, that dream became a reality.

As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others, uplift underrepresented communities and push the boundaries of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) accessibility.