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@CarveHerName@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 8 months ago

#OnThisDay, 18 Jun 1983, Sally Ride is the first woman to be a US astronaut, on board the Challenger shuttle.

A new documentary, 'Sally' (2025, Cristina Costantini) explores her achievements and why she felt she had to hide her sexuality.

#WomenInSpace #WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #Histodons

Photo of Sally Ride in the cockpit of Challenger whilst it's in space. She's a white woman with dark hair.
Photo of Sally Ride in the cockpit of Challenger whilst it's in space. She's a white woman with dark hair.
Photo of Sally Ride in the cockpit of Challenger whilst it's in space. She's a white woman with dark hair.
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