“I think it’s so vitally important that all people in this world are involved in the process of discovery.” – Mae Jemison
From the United States’ first manned space shuttle mission in 1961 to today’s exploration of Mars, outer space has always been a place of fascination and discovery. To honor the May 5th anniversary of the first American in space, this week we learn about the pioneering women who left profound legacies on space exploration, both in the United States and abroad.
Margaret Hamilton: mother, coder, spaceship programmer
The first African-American woman to travel into space, Mae Jemison
International Women’s Air & Space Museum
Eileen Collins – NASA’s first female shuttle commander
Valentina Tereshkova: first woman in outer space
“Rogue Women Astronauts of the 1960s Who Never Flew”
An interview with Sally Ride (Don’t forget, May 26th is Sally Ride Day.)
In Alabama: The U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville
@ Alabama Chanin
Natalie takes The Moth Mainstage in Montgomery this Friday evening as part of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Find out more about the event and get tickets here.
@ The School of Making
Join us for a morning of making at The Factory during Third Tuesdays tomorrow. Get all the details here.
We look forward to welcoming guests of our Three-Day Workshop this Thursday. This workshop sold out, so if you are considering visiting for our November Three-Day, we recommend reserving your spot soon.
@ The Factory Store + Café
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate brunch with mom yesterday.
Today begins a new Monday service from The Factory Café, learn more about our new cooler and the products we’ll be stocking here.
Find the daily lunch menu here.