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Educators and space enthusiasts alike are excited about NASA’s first interactive graphic novel, First Woman – NASA’s Promise For Humanity. Issue #2 of the award-winning novel is due out before the first of the year.

This captivating series chronicles the remarkable journey of Commander Callie Rodriguez, a pioneering astronaut set to become the first woman of color to explore the Moon.

 Aimed at enriching K–12 informal education settings, including after-school programs, summer camps, STEM nights, weekend workshops, and the "First Woman Camp Experience Guide." The site promises to instill the excitement of NASA's cutting-edge science and technology in the young minds of tomorrow.

The First Woman series has already taken its place as a Webby award winner in 2022. And is an essential tool for educating and inspiring the next generation of explorers who will return to the lunar surface.

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First Woman Issue #1

 The online graphic novel's first issue “Dream to Tomorrow” introduces readers to the resilient and inspiring Commander Callie Rodriguez and her robot companion, RT. 

The website emphasizes that Callie will not only be the first woman on the Moon but also the first person of color to explore our celestial neighbor. Her journey is one marked by unyielding perseverance, passion, and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, though it does not come without its own set of challenges.

She is accompanied by her AI-driven robotic sidekick, RT. Named after Callie's father, Arturo, and a tribute to NASA's "Artemis" mission, RT surprises everyone, including Callie, with his quirky personality and humor, all of which result from his unsupervised learning.

As readers follow in Callie's footsteps through immersive 3D virtual environments, they'll gain insight into the remarkable NASA technologies that make her mission, as well as future lunar expeditions, possible. 

The graphic novel's first issue paints a vivid picture of Callie's journey from a young dreamer yearning to explore space to her selection as an astronaut candidate. And ends with her groundbreaking adventure to the lunar surface.

Webby Award Winner

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The "First Woman" graphic novel series is available in both English and Español. It features extended-reality (XR) capabilities that offer users a web-based augmented reality (WebAR) experience. 

NASA's commitment to excellence in online communications has already been recognized with a slew of Webby awards, with "First Woman – NASA’s Promise For Humanity" securing its award in 2022.

Readers can further immerse themselves in the "First Woman" experience by downloading the app, which provides an opportunity to explore the lunar surface, interact with 3D models of NASA's cutting-edge space technology, and tackle challenges that transform them into First Woman Mission Specialists.

The saga continues with Issue #2 on the horizon, where readers will witness Callie and RT's safe arrival on the Moon and learn more about their escapades and the discoveries – as well as the challenges – that await them and their fellow astronauts. 

"First Woman" – A Journey to the Moon and Beyond. Experience the Future with NASA.