Mankind vs. Humankind: A Space for All

Former astronaut Mae Jemison, known for her 1992 mission on Space Shuttle Endeavor, corrected CBS host @vladduthiersCBS on his use of "mankind" instead of "humankind" during coverage of an all-female crew's space flight by Blue Origin. Jemison highlighted the importance of inclusive language in expanding perspectives in space exploration. The mission, involving public figures like @katyperry and @GayleKing, aimed to inspire, despite crew members not being officially recognized as astronauts by agencies like NASA. This incident spotlights ongoing discussions about language evolution and representation in science and space travel.