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On a mission : the Smithsonian history of US women astronauts / Valerie Neal.

Neal, Valerie, (author.).

Summary:

The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781588347763
  • ISBN: 1588347761
  • Physical Description: ix, 350 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2025]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Making space for women -- The trailblazing generation -- The inspired generation -- The empowered generation -- Astronauts at work -- Balancing acts.
Subject:
Women astronauts > Biography.
Astronauts > Biography.
Women astronauts > United States > Biography.
Astronauts > United States > Biography.
Genre:
Biographies.

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  • 10 of 11 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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Summary: The definitive history of all 61 American women astronauts.