2026-04-09 CBS17

North Carolina State University alumna Christina Koch is first woman to journey around the moon

For Christina Koch, one of the four astronauts on board the Orion spacecraft, being a trailblazer is something familiar.

2026-04-02 WBTV News-Charlotte

North Carolina State University grad becomes first woman to the moon

Christina Koch is an engineer on board Artemis II that took off on Wednesday, April 1.

2026-04-01 The News & Observer

North Carolina astronaut Christina Koch is set to fly to the moon. 6 things to know about her

For college, she attended NC State University in Raleigh, where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and physics and a master’s degree in electrical engineering.

2026-03-31 ABC11

North Carolina State University alum Christina Koch poised to make history with Artemis II mission

Long before she became a record-setting astronaut, Koch stood out on NC State's campus. Her former professors and undergraduate advisor say her drive was unmistakable.