Judith Resnik : unsung astronaut / Marlene Targ Brill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brill, Marlene Targ, Author.

Series:

Biographies for young readers

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Resnik, Judith, 1949-1986.

Resnik, Judith.

Challenger (Spacecraft)--Accidents.

Challenger (Spacecraft).

Women astronauts--United States.

Women astronauts.

Astronauts--United States.

Astronauts.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

ix, 105 pages illustrations 23 cm.

illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Athens : Ohio University Press, [2026]

Summary:

"Judith Resnik didn't grow up dreaming of space, but when NASA opened its doors to women astronauts in the late 1970s, she stepped forward-and soared. One of the first six women ever accepted into NASA's space shuttle astronaut-training program, Resnik brought her sharp mind, determination, and creativity to a field that had long been closed to women. Although she wasn't the first American woman in space, she became one of the most accomplished astronauts of her time. Resnik's journey wasn't easy. She faced challenges at home and in school, but she never let obstacles stop her. A gifted student, she excelled in math, science, and music-she even considered becoming a concert pianist before choosing a career in engineering. Her hard work paid off: She earned multiple degrees and helped design improvements for the space shuttle itself. She proved that astronauts aren't just pilots-they're problem solvers, inventors, and explorers. In 1984, Resnik launched into space for the first time aboard the shuttle Discovery. Two years later, she joined the crew of Challenger. Tragically, that mission ended in disaster, cutting her life short. While the world focused on the loss of teacher Christa McAuliffe, who was a passenger on that flight, Resnik's story was often overlooked. Yet her contributions to science and space exploration live on through programs, schools, and scholarships that bear her name. This inspiring biography brings Resnik's remarkable life to light. Readers will discover how a girl from Ohio became a trailblazer in space and how her courage and brilliance continue to inspire new generations. Her story reminds us that even if you're not first, you can still make history-and that reaching for the stars starts with believing in yourself"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

A star is born

Growing pains

Surprise: space calls

Judy can thank the Soviets: space history

Women in flight

almost

Learning to be weightless

Blast off

The final flight

Lasting achievements.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Brill, Marlene Targ Judith Resnik

ISBN:

9780821426906

0821426907

9780821426890

0821426893

OCLC:

1546080944

Publisher Number:

90104534907