Mercury 13 Initiative
The early days of the space race saw a focus on male military test pilots, but curiosity sparked a groundbreaking initiative when a flight surgeon decided to test accomplished female pilots. Jerry, one of the first women tested, not only passed but excelled, ranking in the top 2% of candidates. This led to the formation of the Mercury 13, a group of women who underwent the same rigorous testing as their male counterparts, challenging the notion of who could be an astronaut.In this clip
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