Sally Ride

A special story.

Astronaut · United States

Date of birth: May 26, 1951
Died on July 23, 2012: Died at the age of 61; Would have turned 75 today

American astronaut and physicist (1951–2012)

The story behind the name

Sally Ride was an astronaut (United States). Sally Ride was born on May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles. Among other things, Sally Ride was known for Rogers Commission, Graduate Women in Science, and American Physical Society. Sally Ride founded Sally Ride Science.

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Sally Ride Science

Founded company

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Facts about Sally

Born: May 26, 1951 in Los Angeles
Died: July 23, 2012
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Astronaut, Physicist, Astrophysicist, University teacher, and Writer
Languages: English
Education: Stanford University
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 77 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: May 26, 1951
Born on a: Saturday
Zodiac sign: Gemini

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What makes Sally Ride unique

Generation: Baby Boomer
In memory: Died at the age of 61
Today: Would have turned 75 today

First award in 1988, the year Sally Ride turned 37.

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Awards

Award	Year
National Women's Hall of Fame	1988
California Hall of Fame	2006
National Aviation Hall of Fame	2007
Presidential Medal of Freedom	2013
Harmon Trophy	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Rogers Commission	–	–
Graduate Women in Science	–	–
American Physical Society	–	–
United States President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Sally Ride Science	–

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