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She was the first American woman in space. She also studied physics and received a PhD in astrophysics before joining NASA.

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The rocket Sally Ride used was the Space Shuttle Challenger. Ride made history in 1983 as the first American woman in space aboard this spacecraft.


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Sally Ride made history as the first American woman to travel to space in 1983. Her achievements inspired and encouraged countless women and girls to pursue careers in STEM fields. Through her work, Sally Ride broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of female astronauts and scientists.


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