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Pioneering Women of NASA

Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer

Item

Title
Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, Astronomer
Description
Dr. Roman was the first Chief of Astronomy in NASA's Office of Space Science. She was also the first female to hold an executive position at NASA. Many know her as the "Mother of Hubble" for role in the planning of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Identifier
63-OSO-1
Creator
NASA
Date
1962
Subject
Women Astronomers
Format
JPEG
Relation
NASA History
Item sets
KWeseloh