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IET Bookshelf: A Galaxy of Her Own by Libby Jackson

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  • Duration: 1 hr 1 min
  • Publication date: 11 Feb 2022

Abstract

Brought together by our love of reading, this virtual club looks at STEM-related books written by contemporary authors. With each episode we will be looking at a different book and chatting with the author to go beyond of the book. This will include questions and answers for you in the audience to find out about what you want to know.

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.

A brilliant read, packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel.

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  • Libby Jackson

    Libby Jackson

    Libby Jackson is one of Britain’s leading experts in human spaceflight, having spent over a decade working at the forefront of the field.Space was a childhood passion and after completing degrees in physics at Imperial College and astronautics and space engineering at Cranfield University, she has worked in the space industry ever since. Libby spent seven years working at the European Space Agency’s Mission Control for the International Space Station in a number of roles including her dream job as a Columbus Flight Director. She played a key role in Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station and continues to work in the field.Libby is a frequent contributor on television and radio, including Stargazing Live, The Big Think: Should We Go To Mars? and Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?Libby is passionate about sharing stories of human spaceflight and encouraging young people to follow their passions in life. Her first book, A Galaxy of Her Own: Amazing Stories of Women in Space was published in 2017, and her second, Space Explorers is out now in the UK in hardback.
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