Strong, Gael - Two Degrees, Oct. 25, 2017
Paper description
The author is excited about her nephew, recently chosen as one of twelve members of the Astronaut Candidate Class of 2017. The aunt is thrilled about the 2 degrees of separation between her and a future astronaut. Included are the backgrounds and achievements of the twelve, explanation of the rigorous training, and the future plans of the space program. The paper also includes a brief history of the early requirements of NASA's space program and coverage of the International Space Station.
Dates
- Creation: Oct. 25, 2017
Creator
- From the Collection: Winnetka Fortnightly (Organization)
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Repository Details
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