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At the 76th International Astronautical Congress in Sydney, organized by the International Astronautical Federation, CGTN reporter Wu Lei got an opportunity to ask pioneers like Dr. Yi So-yeon —South Korea's first astronaut—and veteran Canadian astronaut Julie Payette about their insights on women's growing involvement in space. While Dr. Yi emphasized the urgent need for more female participation to expand critical medical data for long-duration missions, Payette encouraged young girls to build