Nicole Mann, NASA Astronaut
Nicole Mann, NASA Astronaut
by MacCarald, Clara
ISBN: 9798892601832
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Nicole Mann became hooked on flying while attending the U.S. Naval Academy. The first time she rode in an F-18 fighter plane, she knew that she wanted to become a pilot. After flying dozens of missions in two U.S. wars, Mann made a visit to NASA that changed the course of her career. Inspired by the astronauts she met that day, she soon applied to become one herself. In 2023, Mann served as the commander of the SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Part of the Women Blazing the Trail series, Nicole Mann, NASA Astronaut tells the story of how the first Native American woman in space went from the U.S. Marine Corps all the way to the ISS.
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Imprint: Mitchell Lane
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Dewey Number: 920.0
Page Count: 48
Trim: 6 1/2 x 9 1/4
Women Blazing the Trail Series
From U.S. Supreme Court justices to NASA astronauts, women have broken down many barriers to achieve success in professions historically dominated by men. Women Blazing the Trail is an inspiring book series that tells the stories of women, such as movie director Greta Gerwig and NFL coach Jen Welter, who have helped forge the path for other women and girls with similar goals. With striking color photographs, a fun Find Out More section, and a useful index, this series discusses six inspiring women. They encountered obstacles along their way. But each one refused to let the barriers she faced stop her from succeeding—and blazing the trail for others.
