How education and upbringing influenced the life of Sally Ride. A timeline of key moments.
Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist who became the first American woman in space in 1983. Joining NASA in 1978, her historic flight made her a symbol of progress and inspired countless individuals. She was also the youngest American astronaut to fly in space. Beyond her space missions, Ride dedicated herself to promoting science education, particularly for young girls. Her career encompassed scientific research and a commitment to fostering the next generation of scientists and explorers.
On May 26, 1951, Sally Kristen Ride was born in Los Angeles, California.
In 1960, when she was nine years old, Sally Ride's family spent a year traveling in Europe, where she first played tennis in Spain.
By 1963, Ride was ranked number 20 in Southern California for girls aged 12 and under in tennis.
In June 1968, Sally Ride graduated from Westlake School for Girls.
On September 18, 1968, Sally Ride began classes at Swarthmore College on a full scholarship.
In January 1970, after three semesters, Sally Ride returned to California from Swarthmore College, aiming to become a professional tennis player.
In 1971, Sally Ride was a counselor at Dennis Van der Meer's TennisAmerica summer camp at Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
In August 1972, Sally Ride played in a doubles match with Dennis Van der Meer against Billie Jean King and Dick Peters.
In 1973, Sally Ride earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature from Stanford University.
In 1973, Sally Ride graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature.
In 1973, Sally Ride watched Billie Jean King win the Battle of the Sexes match against Bobby Riggs.
In 1975, Ride obtained a Master of Science degree in physics.
In 1978, Ride received a Doctor of Philosophy in physics from Stanford University.
In 1978, Sally Ride earned a Doctor of Philosophy in physics from Stanford University.
In September 1983, Sally Ride met with Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman in space, in Budapest. The two astronauts established a quick bond and conversed for six hours, exchanging gifts and autographs.
In July 1984, Svetlana Savitskaya became the first woman to perform two spaceflights and an EVA on Soyuz T-12.
On October 5, 1984, the Challenger launched from the KSC on STS-41-G. Ride, now a veteran astronaut, moved about freely in orbit, while the crew deployed a satellite, conducted Earth observations, and performed experiments.
On October 13, 1984, the Challenger landed back at the KSC, completing 132 orbits in 197.5 hours. During the mission, Ride carried a scarf worn by Amelia Earhart. By this time, Ride had spent over 343 hours in space over her two flights.
In 1985, Ride began an affair with Tam O'Shaughnessy. The two knew each other from the junior tennis circuit, and from when Ride was at Stanford.
On August 15, 1987, Ride commenced a two-year fellowship at the Stanford University Center for International Security and Arms Control (CISAC).
On July 1, 1989, Ride became a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and director of the California Space Institute (Cal Space).
On March 10, 2011, Ride delivered a speech at the National Science Teachers Association Conference in San Francisco.
On August 15, 2011, Ride and O'Shaughnessy registered their domestic partnership.
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