Chasing the Moon, PBS documentary

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The PBS documentary "Chasing the Moon" highlights the significant contributions of women and minorities in NASA's space exploration programs, particularly focusing on figures like Poppy Northcutt, a Return to Earth Specialist. The documentary, released in 2019, sheds light on the often-overlooked roles of individuals such as Clyde Foster, who contributed to NASA's visual representation. The series emphasizes the importance of recognizing these Hidden Figures in the context of America's lunar missions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of NASA's Apollo program
  • Familiarity with the concept of Hidden Figures in history
  • Knowledge of the contributions of women in STEM fields
  • Awareness of the cultural impact of documentaries
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the PBS documentary series "American Experience" for more historical insights
  • Research the contributions of women in the Apollo program
  • Investigate the role of diversity in STEM fields
  • Watch interviews with Poppy Northcutt and Clyde Foster for personal perspectives
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This discussion is beneficial for educators, historians, students of aerospace engineering, and anyone interested in the contributions of women and minorities in science and technology.

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We're now familiar with the Hidden Figures within NASA's space exploration programs.

Another program explores further contributions (2019).
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/chasing-moon/?feature_filter=All

The Women Who Brought Us the Moon
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/chasing-moon-women-who-brought-us-moon/

Poppy Northcutt: Return to Earth Specialist
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanex...moon-poppy-northcutt-return-earth-specialist/

Another Hidden Figure: Clyde Foster Brought Color to NASA
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanex...idden-figure-clyde-foster-brought-color-nasa/
 
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