# Ranim Shaheen - From Palestine to Space: The Woman Breaking Barriers in Aerospace

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Podcast: [Chatting With Slava The Jordanian](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chatting-with-slava-the-jordanian-7182339)
Published: 2026-02-11T06:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail What does it take to rise beyond displacement, doubt, and rejection — and reach for the stars? In this powerful special edition of Chatting with Slava the Jordanian, STJ sits down with Ranim Shaheen, one of the first Palestinian American women selected on a path to space. From her family’s beginnings in Gaza and Ramallah to growing up in Houston, Texas, Ranim’s journey reflects resilience, identity, and relentless ambition. Currently contributing to the development of next-ge...

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