Previews + Extras
Makers Women in Space Promo
S2 E3 - 30s
Makers: Women in Space traces the history of women pioneers in the U.S. space program. Some, like aviators Wally Funk and Jerrie Cobb, passed the same grueling tests as male astronauts, only to be dismissed by NASA, the military, and even Lyndon Johnson, as a distraction. It wasn’t until 1995 that Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a spacecraft.
MAKERS Women in Space: Women are here to stay
S2 E3 - 3m 27s
Makers: Women in Space traces the history of women pioneers in the U.S. space program. Some, like aviators Wally Funk and Jerrie Cobb, passed the same grueling tests as male astronauts, only to be dismissed by NASA, the military, and even Lyndon Johnson, as a distraction. It wasn’t until 1995 that Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot a spacecraft.
Nichelle Nichols, Actress and NASA Recruiter
S2 E3 - 3m 56s
Nichelle Nichols on her role on TV's Star Trek and being a recruiter for NASA.
MAKERS Women in Space: Peeing in Space
S2 E3 - 2m 5s
Makers: Women in Space traces the history of women pioneers in the U.S. space program. Women discuss the NASA engineering around going to the bathroom.
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