Sally Ride, Astronaut
Season 8 Episode 25 | 26m 46s
Sally Ride is the first American woman to fly in space.
When Sally Ride launched into orbit on the shuttle Challenger in 1983, she became the first American woman to fly in space. After a long career with NASA, Ride turned her professional focus to a lifelong passion: passing along her love of science to young people - especially young women and girls.
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Sally Ride, Astronaut
Season 8 Episode 25 | 26m 46s
When Sally Ride launched into orbit on the shuttle Challenger in 1983, she became the first American woman to fly in space. After a long career with NASA, Ride turned her professional focus to a lifelong passion: passing along her love of science to young people - especially young women and girls.
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Astronaut and Science Advocate Sally Ride - Q & A Session
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