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Aug. 03, 2012

From the Archives: Talking with Sally Ride

by Annette Heist

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Dr. Sally Kristen Ride died last month at age 61, of pancreatic cancer. In 1983, Ride broke the NASA gender barrier and became America's first female astronaut. While aboard the Challenger shuttle, Ride used a robotic arm she helped design to retrieve a satellite.
 
In 2003 Science Friday spoke with Ride about the future of space flight, returning to the Moon, and science education.
 
You can listen to that archived interview here.
 
 
About Annette Heist

In addition to writing about art and science, Annette is the senior producer for Science Friday. She's been with the show for nearly 14 years and remembers every guest she's booked.

The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily those of Science Friday.

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