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

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The Evolution of Space Exploration and Its Impact on Women's Science Roles

This chapter examines how the space race era reshaped women's roles in science and education, influenced by the competitive landscape of the Cold War. It also reflects on contemporary geopolitical tensions regarding space exploration funding and the potential implications for future generations of female scientists.

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