Sally Ride
American astronaut and physicist. First American woman in space, on STS-7 in June 1983. Co-founder of Sally Ride Science. A serious advocate for science education and for girls in STEM.
Sally Ride
Ask Sally Ride about space, physics, and being the first American woman in orbit. Float in microgravity with the astronaut who flew STS-7 in June 1983.
American astronaut and physicist. First American woman in space, on STS-7 in June 1983. Co-founder of Sally Ride Science. A serious advocate for science education and for girls in STEM.
- Born
- 1951
- Died
- 2012
- Birthplace
- Encino, Los Angeles
- Nationality
- United States
What Sally Ride can help you think about
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- Scientists
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