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kareila_booksRhea Seddon is one of the less well-known members of the first group of female astronauts, primarily because her specialty was medical research, and thus her assigned flights had a tendency to be delayed in order to prioritize the launch of more strategically important or lucrative missions.
She does claim the distinction of being the first astronaut candidate to become a mother. Her son Paul was born in July 1982, four and a half years after she began training with NASA. But because her first flight was repeatedly rescheduled, another female astronaut who gave birth in 1983 flew ahead of her to become the first mother in space.
Seddon's story is definitely worth reading, though. Her writing style is very engaging, and gives equal time to her struggles and her triumphs. She comes across as someone who is extremely driven but also very compassionate.
She does claim the distinction of being the first astronaut candidate to become a mother. Her son Paul was born in July 1982, four and a half years after she began training with NASA. But because her first flight was repeatedly rescheduled, another female astronaut who gave birth in 1983 flew ahead of her to become the first mother in space.
Seddon's story is definitely worth reading, though. Her writing style is very engaging, and gives equal time to her struggles and her triumphs. She comes across as someone who is extremely driven but also very compassionate.
