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 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 6,389 | $240,000 | 150$ |
| Totals | 1 | 10,196,709 | 6,389 | $240,000 | 150$ |
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Recent Mentions
Portugal:
Sally Ride was the first American woman to go to space and suggested a reduced number of tampons for a six-day expedition.
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United States:
Sally Ride is among the notable figures to be honored in the sculpture park.
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Colombia:
Sally Ride was the first American woman astronaut and inspired Liliana Villareal to pursue her career.
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Hungary:
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and made history at the age of 32.
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Dominican Republic:
Sally Ride is the first American woman in space, featured in a new documentary.
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Portugal:
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and is featured in a documentary about her life.
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Portugal:
Sally Ride was the first American woman to go to space and became a hero and example for generations of women.
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Spain:
Sally Ride was the first American woman in space and had to conceal her sexual orientation to achieve her groundbreaking accomplishments.
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United States:
Sally Ride was the first American woman to fly in space, and her life is explored in a new documentary.
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Colombia:
Cristina Costantini's film 'Sally' is based on the life of Sally Ride.
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