Sally Ride

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What area of science did Sally study in college?

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PHYSICS

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What sport did Sally play while growing up?

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Tennis

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What tragedy happened to the Challenger flight into space while Sally was working with it?

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The Challenger disaster, where the shuttle exploded shortly after launch.

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What must come first at NASA according to Sally?

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Safety!

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What was Sally Ride famous for?

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Being the FIRST woman in space 🚀

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What is a physicist?

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A scientist who studies matter, energy, and the forces that act on them.

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What is NASA?

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, responsible for the nation's civilian space program.

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What does it mean to be an astronaut?

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A person trained to travel in space.

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What is the significance of the Challenger mission?

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It was a space shuttle mission that ended in tragedy, highlighting the importance of safety in space travel.

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What is the importance of safety in space missions?

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Safety ensures the well-being of astronauts and the success of missions.