Wally Funk S Race For Space
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Wally Funk S Race For Space
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Author : Sue Nelson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Wally Funk S Race For Space written by Sue Nelson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY categories.
Wally Funk S Race For Space
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Author : SUE. NELSON
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Wally Funk S Race For Space written by SUE. NELSON and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with categories.
The Mercury 13
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Author : Martha Ackmann
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2003-06-03
The Mercury 13 written by Martha Ackmann and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-03 with History categories.
For readers of The Astronaut Wives Club, The Mercury 13 reveals the little-known true story of the remarkable women who trained for NASA space flight. In 1961, just as NASA launched its first man into space, a group of women underwent secret testing in the hopes of becoming America’s first female astronauts. They passed the same battery of tests at the legendary Lovelace Foundation as did the Mercury 7 astronauts, but they were summarily dismissed by the boys’ club at NASA and on Capitol Hill. The USSR sent its first woman into space in 1963; the United States did not follow suit for another twenty years. For the first time, Martha Ackmann tells the story of the dramatic events surrounding these thirteen remarkable women, all crackerjack pilots and patriots who sometimes sacrificed jobs and marriages for a chance to participate in America’s space race against the Soviet Union. In addition to talking extensively to these women, Ackmann interviewed Chuck Yeager, John Glenn, Scott Carpenter, and others at NASA and in the White House with firsthand knowledge of the program, and includes here never-before-seen photographs of the Mercury 13 passing their Lovelace tests. Despite the crushing disappointment of watching their dreams being derailed, the Mercury 13 went on to extraordinary achievement in their lives: Jerrie Cobb, who began flying when she was so small she had to sit on pillows to see out of the cockpit, dedicated her life to flying solo missions to the Amazon rain forest; Wally Funk, who talked her way into the Lovelace trials, went on to become one of the first female FAA investigators; Janey Hart, mother of eight and, at age forty, the oldest astronaut candidate, had the political savvy to steer the women through congressional hearings and later helped found the National Organization for Women. A provocative tribute to these extraordinary women, The Mercury 13 is an unforgettable story of determination, resilience, and inextinguishable hope.
Wally Funk S Race For Space
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Author : Sue Nelson
language : en
Publisher: Saqi Books
Release Date : 2018-10-04
Wally Funk S Race For Space written by Sue Nelson and has been published by Saqi Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
As seen in the major Netflix documentary 'Mercury 13' A Daily Mail Book of the Week In 1961, Wally Funk was the youngest of thirteen American female pilots in the Woman in Space programme. Her mission was to become one of the first women astronauts. But a combination of politics and prejudice meant the programme was abruptly cancelled. Neither Wally nor the other pilots ever made it into space. Now approaching eighty, Wally is joined by fellow space enthusiast Sue Nelson as she races to make her giant leap before it's too late. They travel across the United States and Europe - taking in NASA's mission control in Houston and Spaceport America in New Mexico, where Wally's ride into space awaits - meeting with female astronauts and trailblazers along the way. Touching on the Space Race and women's achievements in aviation, this is the remarkable story of a courageous pioneer who could have been the first woman in space.
Higher Faster Longer
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Author : Wally Funk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2024-01-31
Higher Faster Longer written by Wally Funk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-31 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Since she was a girl in a Superman cape jumping off the family barn and stargazing from the slopes of Taos Mountain, Wally Funk has kept going higher, faster, and longer every time she has seen an opportunity. In college, Wally soared through the aviation program, landing herself a flight instructor position after graduation. From there, she set a record in astronaut testing which she passed with flying colors. The scuttling of the Mercury 13 program didn't stop Wally, who used her dreams to fuel an adventure-studded life. Traveling the world, shattering glass ceilings, and always keeping one eye on the stars, Wally relentlessly and joyfully reached higher, flew faster, and traveled longer on her way to space. For the first time in her own words, here is the stellar story of a truly unique American space pioneer.
Into That Silent Sea
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Author : Francis French
language : en
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Into That Silent Sea written by Francis French and has been published by U of Nebraska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Science categories.
A history of early space flight focuses on the careers of both American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts and includes coverage of other persons who worked in support roles.
Right Stuff Wrong Sex
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Author : Margaret A. Weitekamp
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2004
Right Stuff Wrong Sex written by Margaret A. Weitekamp and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
space program and the rise of the women's movement in America.
Almost Astronauts
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Author : Tanya Lee Stone
language : en
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date : 2011-09-27
Almost Astronauts written by Tanya Lee Stone and has been published by Candlewick Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-27 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape -- any checklist would include these. But when America created NASA in 1958, there was another unspoken rule: you had to be a man. Here is the tale of thirteen women who proved that they were not only as tough as the toughest man but also brave enough to challenge the government. They were blocked by prejudice, jealousy, and the scrawled note of one of the most powerful men in Washington. But even though the Mercury 13 women did not make it into space, they did not lose, for their example empowered young women to take their place in the sky, piloting jets and commanding space capsules. ALMOST ASTRONAUTS is the story of thirteen true pioneers of the space age. Back matter includes an author’s note, an appendix, further reading, a bibliography, sources, source notes, and an index.
A Galaxy Of Her Own
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Author : Libby Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2017-11-16
A Galaxy Of Her Own written by Libby Jackson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between. From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to those blazing the way in the race to get to Mars, A Galaxy of Her Own reveals extraordinary stories, champions unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world. Written by Libby Jackson, a leading UK expert in human space flight, and illustrated with bold and beautiful artwork from the students of London College of Communication, this is a book to delight and inspire trailblazers of all ages. Packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel, A Galaxy of Her Own is guaranteed to make any reader reach for the stars.
The Birth Of Nasa
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Author : Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-03-23
The Birth Of Nasa written by Manfred "Dutch" von Ehrenfried and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-23 with Science categories.
This is the story of the work of the original NASA space pioneers; men and women who were suddenly organized in 1958 from the then National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA) into the Space Task Group. A relatively small group, they developed the initial mission concept plans and procedures for the U. S. space program. Then they boldly built hardware and facilities to accomplish those missions. The group existed only three years before they were transferred to the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas, in 1962, but their organization left a large mark on what would follow.Von Ehrenfried's personal experience with the STG at Langley uniquely positions him to describe the way the group was structured and how it reacted to the new demands of a post-Sputnik era. He artfully analyzes how the growing space program was managed and what techniques enabled it to develop so quickly from an operations perspective. The result is a fascinating window into history, amply backed up by first person documentation and interviews.