Opportunities for women in space. Rose Grymes : astrobiologist -- Sally Ride : first American woman in space -- Shannon Lucid : NASA chief scientist -- Mae Jemison : first black woman in space -- Kalpana Chawla : from India to space -- Eileen Collins : maneuvering around the space station -- Pamela Melroy : space shuttle commander -- Peggy Whitson : International Space Station commander -- Rose Grymes : astrobiologist -- Opportunities for women in space.
Summary:
Profiles women who have made major contributions in space exploration, and includes vocational opportunities for women in the field.
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