Astronaut Sally Ride

Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American astronaut and physicist.

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On this day in history, June 18, 1983, astronaut Sally Ride becomes first American woman in space.

40 years ago today, on June 18, 1983, Astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to go into space, aboard the shuttle mission STS-7.

Astronaut Sally Ride brought women and the LGBTQ+ community to the final frontier 40 years ago