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Sally Ride was born on May 26,1951. She was born in Encino, California.
Mother's name: Carol Joyce Ride
Father's name: Dale Brudell Ride
Sister's name: Karen
Husband: Steve Hawley; married 1982 and divorce 1986
Partner: Tam O 'Shaughnessy -
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In the year of 1973, Sally Ride receive a Bachelor's degree in physics and english from Standford University. In 1975, she receives her Master's degree in physics.
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At the age of 32, Sally Ride was the first American woman and the youngest to go in space. She went on the space shuttle Challenger. There was five person crew on Challenger.
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Sally Ride fly the space shuttle on the second mission.
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Started her own company,Sally Ride Science,to provide exciting science programs, events and publications for upper elementary and middle school students and their parents and teachers.
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On December 6, 2006, Sally Ride was inducted into California Hall of Fame by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife Lady Maria Shriver.
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Sally Ride was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of fame.
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Named one of America's Best leaders by U.S. News & World Report.
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Sally Ride died on July 23, 2012, because of pancreatic cancer.
She died when she was 61 years old.
