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Sally Ride

Sally Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was a NASA astronaut, and was the first American woman in space. She served on investigation panels for both the Challenger and Columbia disasters. Along with her life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, she coauthored several children's books about science.

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Is sally rides sister still alive?

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yes, she is!

What is a switchback ride?

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A switchback is a trail that zig zags up a hill or mountain rather than a straight vertical line. This prevents erosion, and also makes negotiating a steep incline much easier.

What did Sally rides sister do?

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Karen is sallly rides sister. when she was younger she couldn't say Karen and caller her bear.

What age did Sally Ride go to college?

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27 years old when she went on shuttle

Are there any monuments named after Sally Ride?

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No, but two Elementary Schools have been named in her honor.

When did sally ride tell she was gay?

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Sally Ride never came out... it wasn't until her obituary after her death that it became widely known.

When was Karen Ride born?

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Karen Ride's birth date is not known. She is the younger sister of Sally Ride. Karen is a minister for the Presbyterian religion.

Where does Sally Ride and her husband live now?

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I believe dr. ride lived among the coast of california, then moved near san diego.She may have been in Texas for a couple of years. Since sally worked with nasa she should INLEASTbe in california before she died.

When did Sally Ride and Steven Hawley get divorced?

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1987, after 5 years of marriage: 1982-1987. The couple had no children together.

Later it would be revealed that Sally Ride was a lesbian with the reveal of her lesbian & business partner Tam O'Shaughnessy. The two met as children at age 12, when they both played tennis. They were longtime friends and maintained contact despite the fact their paths went in different directions. They ultimately began maintained a lesbian relationship in 1985, 2 years prior to her official divorce from Steven Hawley.

Upon Sally Ride's death on July 23rd, 2012. Ms. Ride and Ms. O'Shaughnessy had been in a relationship for 27 years. And Ms. O'Shaughnessy was present when Ms. Ride passed.

How many things is Sally Ride famous for?

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Sally Ride was famous for being the first AMERICAN women in space, marring Steven Hawley which made the the first married astronauts, and for being the youngest astronaut in space.

When did Sally Ride start playing tennis?

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sally ride started playing tennis at the age of 10

What is the oldest fair ride?

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what is the oldest fairground ride? what is the oldest fairground ride?

What was the exact date Sally Ride got married?

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She was married to astronaut Steve Hawley for five years, from 1982 to 1987.

Is Sally Ride alive or dead?

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She is currently on leave from the University of California at San Diego, and is the President and CEO of Sally Ride Science, a company she founded in 2001, that creates entertaining science programs and publications for upper elementary and middle school students, with a particular focus on girls.

What aré the challenges sally ride faced?

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Her trip to Europe was a large stepping stone in her career .

What was so important about Sally Ride?

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sally ride is famous for many things. here are a few...

1. she flew in space twice

2. she was the first American woman in space

3. she was the youngest American to go into space

4. both flights she was the mission specialist

5. she flew in 1978 and 1983

6. she didn't go to the moon

7.after she retired from NASA she worked at Stanford university

yup so that about it...

What are sally ride's qualifications?

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Sally Ride is best known for being the first American woman in space. An astronaut and physicist, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 she entered orbit. Sally Ride died in July 2012 at the age of 61.

Why did Sally Ride divorce her husband?

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Sally Ride was married to fellow astronaut Steve Hawley from 1982 to 1987, when they divorced for undisclosed reasons.

What did dr ride hear as the challenger lifted off?

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What did doctor ride hear as the challenger lifted off