Includes bibliographical references and index.

"An in-depth look at the lives and accomplishments of seven extraordinary women in the world of astronomy and space study. With a focus on feminist and stem-related content, this non-fiction book is written by a Senior Science Reporter for CBC."-- Provided by publisher.

Issued also in electronic formats.

Opening the universe -- Navigating this book -- Leading the race : Katherine Johnson takes us into orbit -- Ears on the sky : Jill Tarter listens for alien technologies -- Talking space : Emily Lakdawalla brings science to the people -- Planetary rover : Tanya Harrison roams Mars -- Life beyond Earth : Sara Seager searches for alien planets -- Running hot or cold : Renée Hložek predicts how the universe will end -- Peering through the clouds : Ashley Walker and the making of other worlds -- Into the great unknown -- Pioneering women in STEM.