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Biologist Kate Rubins’ big dream takes her to the space station

Molecular biologist is ready for trip to space

Kate Rubins

SUIT UP  Molecular biologist Kate Rubins will put her years in the lab and astronaut training to good use when she heads to the International Space Station on June 24. 

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By Siri Carpenter

- More than 2 years ago

When molecular biologist Kate Rubins blasts off from Kazakhstan on June 24, strapped into the Soyuz spacecraft bound for the International Space Station, the trip will cap off seven years of preparing — and 30 years of hoping.