Sally Ride – First American Woman in Space
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space when the space shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS-7.
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Today marks the 35th anniversary of America’s first woman in space. On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on what NASANational Aeronautics and Space Administration considered to be their most complex shuttle mission to date. Ride leaves a lasting legacy with the Sally Ride EarthKam program that allows everyone the opportunity to see Earth as only astronauts can.