Mar
07

#Because of HerStory: Dr. Nancy Grace Roman

Astronomer Dr. Nancy Grace Roman was not only the founding chief of astronomy and solar physics, but was also the first woman executive at NASA. Her work led to the creation of the Hubble Space Telescope. #BecauseOfHerStory

The “Mother of Hubble” passed away in 2018 – click here to read a remembrance from @National Air and Space Museum: https://s.si.edu/2tFlUOf


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