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How Nichelle Nichols helped NASA find new astronauts
Nichelle Nichols didn't just imagine a more inclusive future as Lieutenant Uhura.
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In 1977, NASA contracted her and Women in Motion to encourage women and minority applicants to consider the astronaut corps and other agency jobs.
The candidates earned their own places—Nichols did not select them. Her work helped more people see that NASA's invitation included them.
How we made thisArchive footage and photographs, checked against the original sources. Full credits are listed with the film on YouTube.
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