Sally Rides

What was Sally Ride's primary field of study?

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Astronomy

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

• 1983

• 1985

• 1987

• 1990

Which space shuttle did Sally Ride fly on for her first mission?

• Challenger

• Discovery

• Atlantis

• Endeavour

What was the primary objective of Sally Ride's first space mission?

• Satellite deployment

• Space station construction

• Lunar exploration

• Mars observation

Sally Ride was a part of which NASA astronaut group?

• NASA Astronaut Group 8

• NASA Astronaut Group 9

• NASA Astronaut Group 10

• NASA Astronaut Group 11

What is the significance of Sally Ride's contribution to STEM education?

• Founded a science education company

• Developed a new physics theory

• Invented a space shuttle component

• Discovered a new planet

Which university did Sally Ride attend for her undergraduate studies?

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• MIT

• Caltech

What was Sally Ride's role in the investigation of the Challenger disaster?

• Member of the Rogers Commission

• Lead investigator

• Technical advisor

• Public spokesperson

Sally Ride co-authored books primarily aimed at which audience?

• Children

• College students

• Scientists

• Engineers

What was one of Sally Ride's key interests in her scientific career?

• Encouraging women in science

• Developing new spacecraft

• Studying black holes

• Exploring the ocean