On August 29, 2024, a Blue Origin New Shepard rocket lifted off from West Texas carrying a passenger who embodies the convergence of space exploration and medical science. Dr. Eiman Jahangir — cardiologist, researcher, and Space for Humanity Overview Ambassador — made history as the first Iranian-born commercial astronaut, first cardiologist in space, and first Nashvillian to venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

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