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Making Space for Women: Stories from Trailblazing Women of NASA''s Johnson Space Center
English
By (author): Barbara Morgan Jennifer M. Ross-Nazzal
The narratives highlight the societal and cultural changes these women witnessed and the lessons they learned as they pursued different career paths. Among those included are Joan E. Higginbotham, mission specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery; Natalie V. Saiz, first female director of the Human Resource Office; Kathryn Sullivan, the first American woman to walk in space; Estella HernÁndez Gillette, the deputy director of the centers External Relations Office; and Carolyn Huntoon, the first woman director of the Johnson Space Center.
Making Space for Women offers a unique view of the history of human spaceflight while also providing a broader understanding of changes in American culture, society, industry, and life for women in the space program. The women featured in this book demonstrate that there are no boundaries or limits to a career at NASA for those who choose to seize the opportunity.
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