When NASA was launched in 1958, 13 women proved they had as much of the right stuff as men to be astronauts, but their way to space was blocked by prejudice, insecurity, and a scrawled note written by one of Washington's most powerful men. This is the true story of the Mercury 13 women. Illustrations.
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When NASA was launched in 1958, 13 women proved they had as much of the right stuff as men to be astronauts, but their way to space was blocked by prejudice, insecurity, and a scrawled note written by one of Washington's most powerful men. This is the true story of the Mercury 13 women. Illustrations.
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At the beginning of the space race, women weren't even considered by the general public to be candidates as astronauts. However, women had experienced advanced technology and flight during WWII and were interested in continuing careers in these areas. The experiences of women who endured the same physical and mental testing as male astronauts are detailed in this book. Despite the positive results from the testing, women were barred from many careers in flight, including the most mundane to challenging positions.
