Awesome Astronomy - Libby Jackson Interview: A Galaxy of Her Own

Paul Hill, Ralph Wilkins and Dr. Jenifer "Dr. Dust" Millard host. 

Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce.

Recorded in 2018.

Paul, Ralph & Jeni interview Libby Jackson OBE FRAeS, former manager of human exploration program and microgravity of the UK Space Agency. She's currently Head of Space for the London Science Museum. We talk to Libby about being weightless, the value of space research and the most inspiring tales of following your dreams as we chat about her first book "A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space"!

 

From small steps to giant leaps, A Galaxy of Her Own tells fifty stories of inspirational women who have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts to some surprising roles in between. From Ada Lovelace in the nineteenth century, to the women behind the Apollo missions, from the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station to those blazing the way in the race to get to Mars, A Galaxy of Her Own reveals extraordinary stories, champions, unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world.

 

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