The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women in Space

The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts by Loren Grush

Discover the remarkable true story of the six trailblazing women who broke the "highest glass ceiling" to become America’s first female astronauts. Acclaimed space reporter Loren Grush provides a vivid, meticulously researched account of these extraordinary pioneers—Sally Ride, Judith Resnik, Anna Fisher, Kathy Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, and Rhea Seddon—as they transitioned from elite scientists to history-making space travellers.

Product Highlights

Breaking Barriers: Follow the journey of the first cohort of women recruited by NASA in 1978, a time when women were still largely excluded from science and deemed "unfit" for space flight

The "Right Stuff": Witness the gruelling training and rigorous survival tests these women underwent to prove they were just as capable as their male counterparts in the military-dominated space agency

Triumphs and Tragedies: Celebrate the milestone of Sally Ride’s first flight in 1983 and Anna Fisher becoming the first mother in space, while reflecting on the poignant loss of Judy Resnik in the 1986 Challenger disaster

Combating Sexism: Explore the "claustrophobic" and often disrespectful media attention the group faced

Scientific Legacy: Beyond their historical status, learn how these women—equipped with degrees in medicine, engineering, and physics—helped build the essential tools and protocols that kept the space program running

Why It’s a Must-Read

Described as "propulsive" and "startlingly moving," The Six reclaims a vital part of American history often dominated by "macho" narratives. It is a powerful exploration of desire and perseverance that is frequently compared to the celebrated Hidden Figures.

Technical Specifications

Author: Loren Grush

Publisher: Scribner (US) / Little, Brown (UK)

Format: Hardcover

Page Count: 432 pages

Dimensions (Standard Hardcover): 24cm x 16cm x 3.5cm