February 04

Edgar Mitchell was a NASA astronaut on the Apollo 14 mission, serving as the lunar module pilot in 1971. He became the sixth human to step onto the Moon, conducting geological experiments and collecting lunar samples. A former naval aviator and test pilot, Mitchell brought aviation expertise to the space program. After retiring, he founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences to investigate consciousness and parapsychological phenomena. His pioneering research bridged space exploration and the study of the human mind. Mitchell’s legacy continues to inspire scientific and spiritual inquiries into the nature of reality.

Millie Hughes-Fulford was a pioneering American molecular biologist who made history as the first female payload specialist aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle. Selected in 1983, she flew on STS-40 in 1991, conducting vital biomedical experiments on the effects of microgravity on human cells. Her work provided key insights into bone loss, immune function, and cell biology in space. A graduate of Stanford University, Hughes-Fulford held leadership roles at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and contributed to cancer research on Earth. She authored over 100 scientific publications, bridging spaceflight and molecular science. Her career inspired countless women in STEM fields and advanced our understanding of human physiology beyond Earth.