The contributions of women to astronomy and space exploration

23 June 2010

by Theresa Rose

The list of women who have contributed to the world of astronomy as space, whether as scientists, scientist astronauts, medical doctors, or military officers who command or fly spacecrafts is lengthy, and the contributions of these courageous women are and have been vitally important.

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The contributions of women to astronomy and space exploration series:

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  by Theresa Rose

  The list of women who have contributed to the world of astronomy as space, whether as scientists, scientist astronauts, read more

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  by Mona Gallagher

  In 1963, Valentina Tereshkova from the Soviet Union became the first woman to fly in space. read more

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  by Dawn Hawkins

  Many women have contributed to the vast knowledge gained from space travel and to astronomy. These women paved the way for read more

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