About Sally Ride
🌌 Sally Ride soared into history as the first American woman to fly in space. On June 18, 1983, she boarded the Space Shuttle Challenger for STS-7 and inspired generations.
🚀 Born on May 26, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, Sally was a physicist before becoming an astronaut. Her mission not only broke barriers but also expanded humanity's understanding of space.
👩🎓 After her time in space, Sally worked tirelessly to encourage young women to pursue careers in science and engineering. She co-founded Sally Ride Science to foster curiosity in STEM fields.