E42- Early NASA Recruitment for Women and African Americans

The Space Policy Show is pleased to hear from special guest Alan Ladwig, author of "See you in Orbit? Our Dream of Spaceflight", and host Dr. Angie Bukley (Aerospace) as they discuss the early days of NASA’s astronaut recruitment efforts. Alan will discuss his research on the historical struggle for women and Black Americans to gain a seat in space. Tune in to find out more!The Space Policy Show is produced by The Aerospace Corporation’s Center for Space Policy and Strategy.  It is a virtual series covering a broad set of topics that span across the space enterprise.  CSPS brings together experts from within Aerospace, the government, academia, business, nonprofits, and the national labs.  The show and their podcasts are an opportunity to learn about and to stay engaged with the larger space policy community. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch all episodes!