{"product_id":"the-six-the-untold-story-of-americas-first-women-in-space-9780349015224","title":"The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Six is the remarkable true story of America's first female astronauts, who were selected from a pool of 8,000 in 1977 and endured rigorous training and media attention to take multi-million-dollar payloads into orbit. The book highlights the contributions of these women, who helped build the tools that made the space program run, and includes the tragic story of Judy Resnik, who sacrificed her life in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe remarkable true story of America's first women astronauts is unveiled in this captivating book, shedding light on the pivotal moment when Neil Armstrong's iconic \"one small step for man\" became a testament to the talent, ambition, and perseverance of America's pioneering female astronauts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMARGOT LEE SHETTERLY, the bestselling author of Hidden Figures, takes readers on a thrilling journey alongside these genuine American heroes, six women who defied societal expectations and demonstrated that you don't need the right plumbing to possess the \"right stuff.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1960s and 1970s, when NASA ventured into space exploration, it excluded women from its astronaut corps, arguing that only military test pilots, who were exclusively men, possessed the necessary qualities. This era saw women being discouraged from pursuing careers in science and perceived as too fragile for space flight. However, over time, NASA relented and opened the application process to everyone, regardless of race or gender.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom a candidate pool of 8,000 in 1977, a select group of six elite women were chosen: Sally Ride, Judy Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon. These remarkable women faced intense media scrutiny, rigorous survival training, and years of preparation to carry multi-million-dollar payloads into orbit. Together, they played a crucial role in building the tools that propelled the space program forward.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the Six, Judy Resnik tragically lost her life when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded at 46,000 feet. While Sally Ride's historic first space ride is well-known, each of the Six left their mark on the space program.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Six's story is a testament to the indomitable spirit of women and their unwavering determination to break barriers and achieve greatness in the face of adversity. This book serves as a reminder that gender should never be a limiting factor in pursuing one's dreams and that the contributions of women have played a vital role in shaping the course of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 722g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 166 x 242 x 38 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780349015224\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loren Grush","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44550136987898,"sku":"9780349015224","price":18.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1694171935473_book.jpg?v=1694256251","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-six-the-untold-story-of-americas-first-women-in-space-9780349015224","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}