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More than Sally Ride: Loren Grush explains how NASA’s first women astronauts changed space

Decoder with Nilay Patel

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Diversity and Inclusion in NASA's Mission Specialist Position

This chapter explores the factors that led to the creation of the mission specialist position within NASA, allowing for greater diversity and inclusion. It discusses the internal and external pressures that influenced this change, as well as the efforts made by NASA to actively reach out to underrepresented groups. The chapter also touches on the aftermath of the Challenger disaster and its impact on NASA's recruitment and safety procedures.

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