Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, June 18th 1983

In June 1983, Sally Ride made history as the first American woman in space aboard the Challenger Space Shuttle during the STS 7 mission. Her successful mission inspired many young women to pursue their dreams, challenging gender biases.

What was significant about the STS-7 mission?

• It was the first space shuttle mission.

• It was the longest space mission.

• It included America's first woman astronaut.

• It was the first mission to Mars.

In which year did Sally Ride become the first American woman in space?

• 1983

• 1982

• 1981

• 1980

What was Sally Ride's profession before becoming an astronaut?

• Physicist

• Chemist

• Engineer

• Biologist

Which space shuttle did Sally Ride fly on during her historic mission?

• Atlantis

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Columbia

What impact did Sally Ride's mission have on young women?

• It discouraged them from pursuing science.

• It led to fewer women in space programs.

• It inspired them to overcome gender biases.

• It had no significant impact.