9781422273104

CONTENTS

Introduction

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Chapter 1: Careers in Space Exploration Mae Jemison: First African American Woman in Space Chapter 2: Terms of the Trade Eileen Collins: Maneuvering Around the Space Station Chapter 3: Educational Training and Salaries

Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space

Chapter 4: Exploring Careers in Space Research and Exploration

Peggy Whitson: International Space Station Commander

Chapter 5: The Future of Space Exploration and Careers 78 Shannon Lucid: NASA Chief Scientist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Further Reading and Internet Resources 90 Educational Video Links 91 Index 92 Photo Credits 95 Author and Consultant Biographies 96

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