Why We Haven't Put A Woman On The Moon

Will a woman finally walk on the moon by 2024? 

Donald Trump recently announced that he had added an extra $2.3 billion to NASA's budget, and that the space agency is planning to send the first woman to the moon by 2024.  

In today's episode, we're going to take a look at women in space and the ongoing fights & trials they've faced just to be considered. 

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guest Sue Nelson, author of the book 'Wally Funk’s Race for Space'. 

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