Ride Sally Ride… On To The Stars.. You Earned It: Sally Ride, Astronaut, RIP
The first American woman to journey into space, died on Monday after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer, her foundation announced. She was 61.
Ride first launched into space in 1983 aboard the Challenger shuttle, taking part in the seventh mission of US space shuttle program.
US President Barack Obama called her a “national hero and a powerful role model” who “inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars.”
“Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come,” he added, in a statement offering condolences to Ride’s family and friends.
NASA administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement Ride “literally changed the face of America’s space program” and that “the nation has lost one of its finest leaders, teachers, and explorers.”
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She certainly was a brave lady. Enjoy your next adventure, Sally.
Truly an inspirational woman and tireless supporter of science and achievement for all… She will be missed….RIP Sally
And she did it all with grace, charm, and humility. A role model, indeed.
It’s also very important to note that Ms. Ride waited until her death to come out.
Our heroines, as well as our heroes, don’t have to do that anymore.
I loved what one of my friends said about Ride’s passing, so I’ll repeat it here:
We all have to be just a little more awesome to pick up the slack now that Sally Ride is gone.