‘Mercury 13’ Trailer: Learn About The Hidden Women Of Nasa’s Mercury Project

The documentary “Mercury 13” could be seen as a companion piece to the award-winning film, “Hidden Figures.” However, while “Hidden Figures” told the triumphant tale of the women behind the math and engineering aspects of Nasa, ultimately to become integral to the space program in the ‘60s, “Mercury 13” looks to tell a similar story, but without the happy ending.In the first trailer for “Mercury 13,” we are introduced to the women who underwent testing to become astronauts in 1961, for the Mercury space program.

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