Back on this day in 1983, Sally Ride became the first woman in space
Published on Jun 18, 2026, 8:17:54 AM
Total time: 00:01:10
Published on Jun 18, 2026, 8:17:54 AM
Total time: 00:01:10
Back on this day in 1983, Sally Ride became the first woman in space. Ride had previously pursued a professional tennis career before becoming an austronaut.
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