Go For Orbit: One of America’s First Women Astronauts Finds Her Space

From small-town southern girl to space traveller, Rhea Seddon experienced a life that was on a trajectory of its own from an early age. Now in print, her memoir, filled with color photos, inside stories of life with NASA and more, is a 476-page, full-color throughout, elegant hardbound edition that doesn’t disappoint. Let this story of one American woman’s personal journey inspire you to reach amazing heights of your own.Dr. Rhea Seddon trained as a physician and surgeon. In 1978 she was selected by NASA as one of the first six women astronauts. She flew on three space shuttle missions for a total of 30 days in space then worked at Vanderbilt University Medical Center for 11 years. She helped to found LifeWings Partners which teaches teamwork to healthcare professionals. She is the author of a memoir, Go For Orbit.After leaving NASA in 1997, Dr. Seddon was the Assistant Chief Medical Officer of the Vanderbilt Medical Group in Nashville for 11 years, then worked with LifeWings Partners, LLC and is now a popular speaker.