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Sally Ride

American astronaut and physicist (1951–2012)

  • Fame67.5
  • Momentum25.0
  • Scientists rank#121
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  • Fame67.5
  • Momentum25.0
  • Scientists rank#121
  • Wikipedia198.7K
Lived 1951–2012, aged 61United States
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  • Wikipedia
    77 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1951–2012
    Aged 61
  • Known for
    Tiny Shoulders: Rethin…
    2018
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Updated 2026-06-24

Sally Kristen Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Southern California, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983, became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space. She was the youngest American astronaut to have flown in space, having done so at the age of 32.

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67.5
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Momentum25.0
Historical31.2
Now attention100.0
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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#121
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