Watkins Commands Crew-13, First Black Woman to Lead Orbital Crew

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins launched Oct. 1 commanding SpaceX Crew-13 to the International Space Station, the first Black woman to lead an orbital crew. Their Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral after a three-week delay to repair a fuel leak. Watkins, a geologist, and three first-time flyers face an eight-hour trip and six-month stay.