10 Questions
Where did Sally Ride study math and science as a child?
Sally Ride studied math and science as a child.
Where did Sally Ride continue her studies and apply to be an astronaut?
Sally Ride continued her studies at Stanford University in California and applied to be an astronaut for NASA.
What was Sally Ride's job on the Space Shuttle Challenger?
Sally Ride's job on the Space Shuttle Challenger was to control a robotic arm that put satellites into orbit.
When did Sally Ride make history by becoming the first American woman in space?
Sally Ride made history on June 18th, 1983, by becoming the first American woman in space.
What program did Sally Ride start in 2001 to promote the study of science among young people?
Sally Ride started a program called Sally Ride Science in 2001 to promote the study of science among young people.
What were some of the skills Sally Ride had to learn to be an astronaut?
Move in a space suit and control the Space Shuttle
What was Sally Ride's role during her flight aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger?
Mission specialist
Where did Sally Ride start a program in 2001 to promote the study of science among young people?
Sally Ride Science
What message did Sally Ride often convey to young people?
Reach for the stars
When did Sally Ride pass away?
2012
Learn about how Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space, from her childhood interest in math and science to being selected as an astronaut by NASA. Explore her journey to becoming a pioneering astronaut.
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