Sally Ride
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. A physicist and astronaut, she broke gender barriers in the male-dominated field of space exploration and became an advocate for science education, particularly for girls. Ride's achievements have inspired countless young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Born on May 26, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,107 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 2 | 211,169,589 | 90,201 | $453,100 | 193$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Ireland:
Sally Ride was the first American woman to go to space, mentioned in the context of women's representation in aerospace.
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Nigeria:
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and a physicist of note.
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United Kingdom:
The first spaceflight by a US woman did not take place until 1983, when Sally Ride flew on the space shuttle Challenger.
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Dominican Republic:
Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983.
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Croatia:
Sally Ride is another prominent astronaut who has experienced the overview effect.
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Spain:
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and is referenced in the context of gender discrimination in space travel.
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