#1608: Women In Space

51 Percent

#1608: Women In Space | 51%

May 27 2020 | 00:27:30

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On this week’s 51%, we hear about the leading ladies of spaceflight and a reporter examines the psychological impacts of climate change. When we think of spaceflight our minds may drum up the names Alan Shepard or John Glenn. Rarely are women like Jackie Cochran or Jerrie Cobb spotlighted. In her new book, “Fighting For […]

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