Women of Space

Mission Specialist Resnik sat beside McAuliffe aboard the ill-fated Challenger mission. Had Challenger flown, the mission would have been her second journey to space.
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Fallen Hero: Judith Resnik
Mission Specialist Resnik sat beside McAuliffe aboard the ill-fated Challenger mission. Had Challenger flown, the mission would have been her second journey to space.

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