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Amanda Ngoc Nguyen: From Survivor of Sexual Violence to the First Vietnamese Woman to Fly into Space

Amanda Ngoc Nguyen: From Survivor of Sexual Violence to the First Vietnamese Woman to Fly into Space

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Amanda Ngoc Nguyen: From Survivor of Sexual Violence to the First Vietnamese Woman to Fly into Space

Amanda Ngoc Nguyen is not only a human rights activist and scientist, but also an inspiring figure who has broken through the limits of possibility. Her life journey, which began as a survivor of sexual violence and led her to become the first Vietnamese descendant woman to fly into space, is a true testament to the power of determination and hope.

Through her hard work and dedication, Amanda has not only changed the legal system in the United States but also made new history for Asian women in the fields of science and space. Here’s a little story of her life!

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Amanda was born on October 10, 1991, in California, United States, to a family of Vietnamese immigrants. Since childhood, she has shown an interest in science and social justice. After completing her secondary education, Amanda continued her studies at Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics and Government.

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During her final year at Harvard, Amanda experienced sexual violence. This experience revealed to her how difficult the legal system is for survivors. In response, in 2014, she founded Rise, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the rights of sexual violence survivors.

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Through her hard work, Amanda successfully pushed for the passage of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Rights Act in the US Congress, which provides better legal protections for survivors.

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For her dedication, Amanda has received various awards, including Time Woman of the Year in 2022 and a Nobel Peace Prize nomination in 2019.

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She was also included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and recognized as one of the leading global thinkers by Foreign Policy.

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On April 14, 2025, Amanda made history by becoming the first woman of Vietnamese descent to fly to space. She joined the Blue Origin NS-31 mission, a suborbital flight that carried the first all-female crew since 1963.

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During this mission, Amanda conducted scientific experiments related to women's health in a zero-gravity environment, including a study on menstruation in space. This journey also coincided with the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, which for Amanda symbolizes the healing of a generation and the realization of a long-delayed dream.

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With her spirit and perseverance, she has paved the way for many women, especially from Southeast Asia, to dream big and pursue their ambitions, even reaching outer space.