From Science Fair to Space Program: The Birth of NASA

From Science Fair to Space Program: The Birth of NASA

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Other, Social Studies, Religious Studies, History, Life Skills

10th - 12th Grade

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The transcript details a personal journey of a woman who aspired to join the space program after her children started school. She participated in a science fair, which led to a job offer at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency. Despite personal challenges, including a divorce, she pursued a career in the space industry, eventually joining IBM. The narrative transitions to the establishment of NASA, highlighting its focus on peaceful space exploration and the lunar program initiated by President Kennedy to demonstrate technological superiority over Russia.

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