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Sally Ride

Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space, after cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova in 1963 and Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982. She was the youngest American astronaut to have flown in space, having done so at the age of 32.

May 26, 1951 (61 years old) Los Angeles, California, USA Died July 23, 2012

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Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

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The Dream Is Alive

The Dream Is Alive

Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13

Sci-Fi Channel: The Making of Apollo 13

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Will Arnett Joins Limited Series ‘The Challenger’

Will Arnett Joins Limited Series ‘The Challenger’

Preview: Will Arnett is boarding limited series ‘The Challenger’. Kristen Stewart is starring in the series as astronaut...

Kristen Stewart to Star in New True-Life Series ‘The Challenger’

Kristen Stewart to Star in New True-Life Series ‘The Challenger’

Preview: Kristen Stewart is attached to a new TV series about astronaut Sally Ride. It’ll follow the story of a diverse...

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