First American woman in space promotes careers in science (Reuters)

Former shuttle astronaut Sally Ride (R) is congratulated by former Apollo 13 Commander James Lovell (L) after being inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame in Titusville, Florida on June 21, 2003 file photo. REUTERS/Charles W. LuzierReuters - American physicist Sally Ride achieved lasting fame in June 1983 when she became the first American woman to travel in space as a crew member of the Space Shuttle Challenger.


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