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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.
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.
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.


