Launching Into History On June 18, 1983, exactly 29 years ago, a young physicist from California took her seat aboard the space shuttle and launched into history. On that date, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as a mission specialist on STS-7. In this image, Ride monitors control panels from the pilot’s chair on the flight deck.  Image Credit: NASA (via Launching Into History)

Launching Into History

On June 18, 1983, exactly 29 years ago, a young physicist from California took her seat aboard the space shuttle and launched into history. On that date, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as a mission specialist on STS-7. In this image, Ride monitors control panels from the pilot’s chair on the flight deck. 

Image Credit: NASA

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    Hooray for Dr. Ride!
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