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Kathy Sullivan: Exploring space and the Mariana Trench

Jul 1, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Exploration Motivated by Curiosity

  • Kathy Sullivan explores out of curiosity, not for adrenaline rushes.
  • Her focus is on learning new things in exotic places, not thrill-seeking.
ANECDOTE

Breaking NASA's Gender Barrier

  • Sullivan and five other women broke NASA's gender barrier in 1978.
  • They felt obliged to perform excellently to widen opportunities for more women astronauts.
INSIGHT

Stereotypes Influence Flight Selection

  • Appearance and fitting stereotypes likely influenced early NASA flight assignments.
  • Performance confidence remained the critical factor for Sullivan's mission roles.
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