From aerodynamics, aeronautics, to mathematics, these women have proven their wit—and grit—in the realm of space exploration
Women play a huge role in the success of NASA's space programs, yet not many have learnt the names of these important women who have proven to be essential to the discovery of the unknown.
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As early as 1922, women have joined NASA (which was then named National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics or NACA) in its mission to help the first man land on the moon. Over the last few decades, the percentage of female employees at NASA has fairly increased.
These women were mathematicians, astronauts, engineers, computers, and supervisors.
Pearl Young, First Woman in NASA
In 1922, the government agency hired Pearl Young, who was originally assigned to the Instrument Research Division, where she eventually reformed the way technical manuals and papers were written and dispersed.
Even after her retirement in 1961, Young remained productive and worked as the chief technical editor for almost 20 years.
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