Almost Astronauts is the story of thirteen true pioneers of the space age. But in the end, their inspiring example empowered young women to take their rightful place in the sky, piloting jets and commanding space capsules. Their passage to space was blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and a note scrawled by one of the most powerful men in Washington.
Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved not only that they were as tough as any man but also that they were brave enough to challenge the government. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was an unspoken rule in place: astronauts must be male, and they must be white. They worked hard against prejudice to help open the door for future female pilots and astronauts. What are the requirements for being shot into space, piloting a hunk of metal while carrying the hopes and fears of your nation? Mastery of flying, as well as courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, and fitness – any checklist would certainly include these. A story of 13 women who made a mark on NASAs space program. Have you ever heard of the “Mercury 13” women? Did you know that nearly twenty years before the first women were let into NASA’s astronaut program, there were others who tried?
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