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Sally Ride became the first US woman in space in 1983. Two years later, she began the 27-year-long relationship that would ...

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Uncover the untold love story of astronaut Sally Ride. "Sally" premieres June 16 on National Geographic and the next day on ...

Chance Sanford, Director of Programs & Interpretation at Space Center Houston, talks about the legacy of Dr. Sally Ride. She ...