FIRST WOMAN

Between 1969 and 1972, six missions took place in which 12 people walked on the surface of the Moon – all of them men. For such a high-risk mission, the most experienced astronauts were required, and at the time there were no women at NASA who had suitable test flight experience. For a long time space was viewed as an industry primarily for men, and it wasn’t until 1978 that NASA selected its first female astronauts. As of March 2022, 75 women have been to space, and this mission will serve as a reminder of changing times. While it’s currently undecided who will be chosen, it will be one of NASA’s astronauts who has already worked aboard the International Space Station. The team of astronauts is expected to be announced…

You're reading a preview of

All About Space Annual (Digital) - 1 Issue, All About Space Annual (2024)

DiscountMags is a licensed distributor (not a publisher) of the above content and Publication through Zinio LLC. Accordingly, we have no editorial control over the Publications. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers or other information or content expressed or made available by third parties, including those made in Publications offered on our website, are those of the respective author(s) or publisher(s) and not of DiscountMags. DiscountMags does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness, or usefulness of all or any portion of any publication or any services or offers made by third parties, nor will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on information contained in any Publication, or your use of services offered, or your acceptance of any offers made through the Service or the Publications. For content removal requests, please contact Zinio.