There are all kinds of cool careers in space exploration! Astronauts are the superstars of space, but there are thousands of other women and men behind the scenes who make space exploration possible. Women of Space: Cool Careers on the Final Frontier is for girls, young women, and anyone else interested in learning about exciting careers in space exploration. You will meet over a hundred women who each explore space in a different way. Find out what these women space explorers do, challenges they've had to overcome, and what advice they have for you.

Laura S. Woodmansee is a science journalist. She is the author of Women Astronauts.

Preface: Why I wrote this book

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Introduction

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Chapter 1: A Blast from the Past: History of the Women of Space

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Chapter 2: Career Advice for Future Astronauts and Other Space People

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Chapter 3: Women with Cool Space Careers

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1. Claudia Alexander: Project Manager and Research Scientist

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2. Sheila G. Bailey: Physicist

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3. Michelle "Miki" Baker: Accountant and Solar System Ambassador

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4. Emma Bakes: Astrophysicist

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5. Nadine Barlow: Planetary Scientist

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6. Mary-Frances Bartels: Amateur Radio Operator and Solar System Ambassador

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7. Katie Berryhill: Astronomy Educator

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8. Laura M.Berwin: Graphic Artist

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9. Sheryl Bishop: Psychologist

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10. Rachel Zimmerman Brachman: Outreach Coordinator

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11. Ann Bufkin: Mechanical Engineer

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12. Bonnie Buratti: Mission Scientist

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13. Daphne Burleson: Technical Writer and Solar System Ambassador

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14. Nathalie Cabrol: Planetary Geologist

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15. Kimberly Campbell: Marketing Director

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16. Sandra Chapman: Astronomer and Physics Professor

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17. Grace Chen: Materials Engineer and Solar System Ambassador

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18. Chandra Clark: Entrepreneur and Communicator

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19. Lynette Cook: Artist

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20. Stacy L. Cusack: Flight Controller and Aerospace Engineer

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21. Beate Czogalla: Theatre Designer and Solar System Ambassador

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22. Albena Davidova: Chemical Engineering Student

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23. Joy Day: Artist

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24. Andrea Donnellan: Geophysicist

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25. Kerne Dougherty: Museum Curator

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26. Marianne Dyson: Author of children's space books

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27. Kimberly Ennico: Astrophysicist

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28. Sandra Everhart: Science Teacher and NASA Solar System Ambassador

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29. Kye Ewing: Writer, Astronomy Educator and Solar System Ambassador

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30. Sandra M. Faber: Astronomer and Professor

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31. Michela Muñoz Fernández: Optics Engineer

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32. Sandra Fletcher: Shuttle Flight Controller

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33. Ruth Fragoso: Mission Operations Trainer

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34. Gindi D. French: Mechanical Engineer

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35. Joanne Irene Gabrynowicz: Attorney and Law Center Director

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36. Melinda "Mindy" Gallo: Systems Engineer

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37. Lori Garver: Aerospace Policy Analyst

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38. Andrea Ghez: Astrophysicist and Professor

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39. Monica Gonzalez-Cortes: English Literature Instructor and Solar System Ambassador

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40. Shirley Green: Teacher and Solar System Ambassador

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41. Marlene Grenon: Cardiac Surgeon and Medical Doctor

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42. Jennifer Gruber: Spacecraft Rendezvous Analyst

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43. Christina Hammock: Electrical Engineer

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44. Ann Harwell: Artist

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45. Erin Hatch: Legislative Assistant

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46. Eileen Hawley: Chief of Media Services

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47. Joanne Heald: Aerospace Engineer

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48. Colonel Susan Helms: Engineer, Air Force Officer and former Astronaut

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49. Holly Henry: English Professor

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50. Loretta Hidalgo: Space Generation Foundation President

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51. Flis Holland: Aerospace Engineer

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52. Rebecca "Becca" Horne: Flight Controller and Solar System Ambassador

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53. Ayanna Howard: Robotics Engineer

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54. Sally Jensen: Curriculum Consultant and Solar System Ambassador

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55. Amy Kaminski: Space Policy Analyst

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56. Shannon Kaya: Environmental Scientist and Program Manager

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57. Melodee Knopp: Teacher

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58. Paula Korn: Communications Director

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59. Caroline Kostak: Space Shuttle and Space Station Flight Controller

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60. Clarice Lolich: Nun, Space Educator and Solar System Ambassador

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61. RosalyLopes-Gautier: Planetary Scientist

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62. Shannon Lucid: Biochemist and Astronaut

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63. KenndaLynch: Engineer andAstrobiologist,

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64. Terry Mann: Machinist and Solar System Ambassador

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65. Jessica Marquez: Astronautical Engineer

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66. Ginny Mauldin-Kinney: Consultant and Solar System Ambassador

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67. Lucy McFadden: Planetary Scientist and Outreach Manager

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68. Sonali "Sona" Mehandru: Medical Student and Solar System Ambassador

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69. Susmita Mohanty: Entrepreneur

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70. Toni Moreno: Aerospace Engineering Student

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71. Ephi Morphew: Human Factors Psychologist

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72. Margaretha "Peggy" Motes: Planetarium Director and Solar System Ambassador

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73. Mila Pavek: Security Administrator

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74. Maria Antonietta Perino: Market Strategist

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75. Kendra Perkins: Government Affairs Specialist

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76. Veronica Ponce: Astrophysicist

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77. Holly Elizabeth Ridings: Flight Controller

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78. Julie Rodriguez-Jones: Artist

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79. Joan Saary: Medical Doctor

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80. Jennifer Sandoval: Operations Engineer

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81. Kathleen "Kathy" Scavone: Teacher, Writer and Solar System Ambassador

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82. Ann Schmiedekamp: Physicist, Professor and Solar System Ambassador

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83. Kristen "Kris" Seilgren: Astronomer

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84. Sharon Shanks: Planetarium Lecturer and Solar System Ambassador

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85. Donna L. Shirley: Aerospace Engineer and Professor

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86. Amy Simon-Miller: Astrophysicist

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87. Mercedes Sironi: Learning Program Administrator and Solar System Ambassador

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88. Louise Stivers: Teacher and Solar System Ambassador

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89. Carol Stoker: Planetary Scientist

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90. Jill Tarter: Radio Astronomer and SETI Director

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91. Fiorella Terenzi: Astrophysicist, Musician and Educator

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92. Christina Turner: Student of Physics and Mathematics

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93. C. Megan "Meg" Urry: Astrophysicist

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94. Gloria A. Villalobos: Planetarium Director and Solar System Ambassador

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95. Erika Brown Wagner: Biomedical Engineer

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96. Bonnie Walters: Medical Instructor and Solar System Ambassador

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97. Lara "Liz" Warren: Gravitation Physiologist

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98. Stephanie A. Wells: Pilot

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99. Leslie Wickman: Aerospace Engineer

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100. Holly Wilcox: Mechanical Engineering Student

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101. Grace Wolf Chase: Astronomer

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102. Laura S. Woodmansee: Science Journalist and Author

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103. Nicolle Zellner: Research Scientist and Solar System Ambassador

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104. Maggie Zubrin: Executive Director, The Mars Society

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Conclusion: Our Future in Space

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Remembering KC

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Resources

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Timeline of Major Events in Space Exploration

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Acknowledgments

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About the Author

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