Sally Ride

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Sally Ride

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Sally Ride was born on May 26, 1951. She was the first American women in space. She mad her historic Space Flight aboard STS-7 (June 18-24, 1983) Her second flight was shuttle mission 41-G October 5-13 1984. She retired from NASA in August 1987.

Quick Facts

Date of Birth: May 26, 1951
Missions: STS-7(June 18-24, 1983) 41-G (October 5-13, 1984)
 

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