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Learn about astronaut Sally Ride, who became the first American woman in space in 1983 /

Sally Ride was one of the first six women to enter NASA's astronaut program. On June 18, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger launched into space with Ride aboard. She became the first American woman in space, and at 32 years old, the youngest American.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Leonard, Melinda (Director), Gorlinski, Gini (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Chicago, IL : Encyclopedia Britannica, 2013.
Series:Academic Video Online
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Ride, Sally.
Ride, Sally
Women astronauts > United States > Biography.
Astronauts > United States > Biography.
Astronautes > États-Unis > Biographies.
Astronauts
Women astronauts
United States
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Summary:Sally Ride was one of the first six women to enter NASA's astronaut program. On June 18, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger launched into space with Ride aboard. She became the first American woman in space, and at 32 years old, the youngest American.
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