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Sally Ride

Coverage of Sally Ride in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 14:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 24 · 08:10 UTC

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SCIENCEJun 24 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
Today in History: June 24, Sally Ride completes historic space shuttle mission
On June 24, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space as the space shuttle Challenger landed safely at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Other historical events on this date include Henry VIII's coronation in 1509 and Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812.
SCIENCEJun 3 · 14:00 UTCSPACE.COM
Happy Pride Month! Remembering Sally Ride's historic legacy | Space photo of the day for June 3, 2026
The article commemorates Sally Ride's STS-7 mission in June 1983, highlighting her communication with Houston ground controllers. It also references Pride Month in its title.