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On a Mission
The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans ofĀ The SixĀ eager for more
Sally Ride became a household nameĀ as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space.Ā On a Mission:Ā The Smithsonian History of US Women AstronautsĀ spans 45 years and 61 astronauts toĀ share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.
Valerie Neal, emerita curator in the Department of Space History at theĀ Smithsonian's NationalĀ Air and Space Museum, offers a culturally insightful history of the experiences of women astronauts, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions and more than 30 long-duration stays onĀ the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.
The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts toĀ Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts.Ā On a MissionĀ is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history.
Valerie Neal, emerita curator in the Department of Space History at theĀ Smithsonian's NationalĀ Air and Space Museum, offers a culturally insightful history of the experiences of women astronauts, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions and more than 30 long-duration stays onĀ the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.
The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts toĀ Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts.Ā On a MissionĀ is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history.
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The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts that's perfect for fans ofĀ The SixĀ eager for more
Sally Ride became a household nameĀ as the first American woman in space, but scores of equally impressive women have also left their mark in space.Ā On a Mission:Ā The Smithsonian History of US Women AstronautsĀ spans 45 years and 61 astronauts toĀ share the epic journeys of women who made space for themselves in a male-dominated field.
Valerie Neal, emerita curator in the Department of Space History at theĀ Smithsonian's NationalĀ Air and Space Museum, offers a culturally insightful history of the experiences of women astronauts, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions and more than 30 long-duration stays onĀ the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.
The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts toĀ Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts.Ā On a MissionĀ is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history.
Valerie Neal, emerita curator in the Department of Space History at theĀ Smithsonian's NationalĀ Air and Space Museum, offers a culturally insightful history of the experiences of women astronauts, the challenges they've faced, and their distinctive stories. Collectively, they've completed more than 100 space shuttle missions and more than 30 long-duration stays onĀ the International Space Station and Russian Space Station Mir, and they continue to prove themselves in present-day space exploration efforts.
The book includes 50 black-and-white photographs to complement the historical account. With its sweeping look from the first women astronauts toĀ Christina Hammock Koch, assigned to the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon, there is no comparably thorough book on America's women astronauts.Ā On a MissionĀ is an inspiring tribute to unsung women's history.
