Sally K. Ride (May 26, 1951–July 23, 2012) became the first American woman
in space in 1983. She was one of six women selected to enter
the astronaut core in 1978. While all six women flew on space shuttle missions,
Ride was the first selected to go into space. As a mission specialist on the
seventh space shuttle mission, she operated a variety of orbiter systems and
experiment payloads. She participated in the launch of two commercial
communications satellites and also operated the remote manipulator system arm
to maneuver, release and retrieve a free-flying satellite.
Ride presented her in-flight suit to the Smithsonian’s National
Air and Space Museum in a ceremony shortly after the STS-7 mission. It can be
seen on display in the National Air and Space Museum's Moving
Beyond Earth exhibition.
The ride felt responsible for paving the way for women in space. Her
performance and skill, alongside her four male crewmates, made her a symbol of
equality.
Dr. Sally Ride was passionate about improving science education
and helping young women and girls foster an interest in science. One of her
endeavors was Imaginary
Lines, which supports girls interested in math, science, and
technology. She also wrote seven children’s books with space exploration
themes. She and O’Shaughnessy established Sally Ride Science, a nonprofit
organization that encourages children from all backgrounds to take an interest
in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM.) Even after her death,
Sally Ride’s legacy inspires people to reach for the stars.
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