Mercury 13

Year: 2018

Runtime: 78 min

Language: English

Directors: David Sington, Heather Walsh

Documentary

In 1961, thirteen women underwent rigorous testing for a secret NASA program, mirroring the requirements of Project Mercury. This documentary explores their remarkable story, revealing how these skilled pilots not only met but exceeded the standards of their male counterparts. Despite their achievements, these pioneering women, known as the Mercury 13, were ultimately excluded from spaceflight due to prevailing gender bias, highlighting a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration.

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