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Sally is Born
Sally Kristen Ride is born in Encinco, Los Angeles, CA -
Gets A Bachelors Degree
Sally Ride gets a bachelors degree in both physics and english. -
Masters Degree
Sally gets a masters degree in physics -
Becomes Interested in NASA
Sally first became interested in joining NASA when NASA out out an ad saying they want female astronauts. -
Ph.D.
Sally gets a Ph.D. in physics -
Trains For NASA
Sally is one of the first 5 women to train for NASA. -
Competes For a Spot in NASA's Astronaut Program
Sally beat out 1000 other applicants for NASA's astronaut program. -
Record Set!
Sally becomes the first American woman in space. -
NASA Space Flight Medal
Sally gets the NASA Space Flight Medal -
Couldn't Go to Space Again
Sally was supposed to go to space again, but couldn't because of the tragic Challenger accident. -
National Womens Hall of Fame
Sally is inducted into the national women's hall of fame. -
Astronaut Hall of Fame
Sally is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame -
Director of a School
Sally becomes the director of California Space Institute at the University of California. -
Physics Teacher
Sally becomes the physics professor at the California Space Institute at the University of California. -
Sally Ride Science
Sally founds Sally Ride Science to help young women and girls achieve their careers in science and technology. -
Sally Dies
Sadly, Sally Ride is no longer living. She died in 2012 from Pancreatic Cancer.
