She's Flying Even Higher Now... Sally Ride dies at age 61 - Pancreatic Cancer

iamkeri1 · 07-23-2012, 09:32 PM

By Alan BoyleScience editor
NBC News
updated 7/23/2012 7:13:44 PM ET2012-07-23T23:13:44

The first American woman to go into space, Sally Ride, died Monday after a 17-month battle against pancreatic cancer, her company said.
Ride made history in 1983 as a crew member on the space shuttle Challenger, breaking the gender barrier for U.S. spaceflight. Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963, but it took another 20 years for NASA to follow suit.
Word of Ride's death came in an announcement from Sally Ride Science, the educational venture she founded after leaving NASA.
President Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, were "deeply saddened" by the news.
"As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model," Obama said in a White House statement. "She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars, and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools. Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve, and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come."
NASA's leaders issued tributes as well.
"Sally Ride broke barriers with grace and professionalism — and literally changed the face of America's space program," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "The nation has lost one of its finest leaders, teachers and explorers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally's family and the many she inspired. She will be missed, but her star will always shine brightly."

NASA's deputy administrator, Lori Garver, said Ride "was a personal and
professional role model.

Have a sweet ride Ms. Sally. You fueled my dreams for many years. Bon Voyage!
Smooches,
Keri

Dutch Leonard · 07-24-2012, 12:37 AM

I sure didn't.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/3659...an-partner.htm

SweetJane · 07-24-2012, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutch Leonard

I sure didn't.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/3659...an-partner.htm

I just found out today through another source.

TexasCowboi · 07-24-2012, 12:44 AM

Ride, Sally Ride.........

You will be missed....

My thoughts and prayers go out to your partner and family....

07-23-2012, 09:32 PM	#1
iamkeri1 Member How Do You Identify?: femme woman Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 821 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 250 Thanked 1,944 Times in 584 Posts Rep Power: 14065934	She's Flying Even Higher Now... Sally Ride dies at age 61 - Pancreatic Cancer By Alan BoyleScience editor NBC News updated 7/23/2012 7:13:44 PM ET2012-07-23T23:13:44 The first American woman to go into space, Sally Ride, died Monday after a 17-month battle against pancreatic cancer, her company said. Ride made history in 1983 as a crew member on the space shuttle Challenger, breaking the gender barrier for U.S. spaceflight. Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space in 1963, but it took another 20 years for NASA to follow suit. Word of Ride's death came in an announcement from Sally Ride Science, the educational venture she founded after leaving NASA. President Barack Obama said he and his wife, Michelle, were "deeply saddened" by the news. "As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model," Obama said in a White House statement. "She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars, and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools. Sally’s life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve, and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come." NASA's leaders issued tributes as well. "Sally Ride broke barriers with grace and professionalism — and literally changed the face of America's space program," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said. "The nation has lost one of its finest leaders, teachers and explorers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally's family and the many she inspired. She will be missed, but her star will always shine brightly." NASA's deputy administrator, Lori Garver, said Ride "was a personal and professional role model. Have a sweet ride Ms. Sally. You fueled my dreams for many years. Bon Voyage! Smooches, Keri

07-24-2012, 12:37 AM	#2
Dutch Leonard Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Tournaments Won: 7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East of the Rockies Posts: 291 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,901 Thanked 389 Times in 120 Posts Rep Power: 4100777	But did you know this? I sure didn't. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/3659...an-partner.htm

07-24-2012, 12:44 AM	#4
TexasCowboi Member How Do You Identify?: TGStoneButch Relationship Status: Married....'nuff said Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 181 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 178 Thanked 502 Times in 128 Posts Rep Power: 4791448	Ride, Sally Ride......... You will be missed.... My thoughts and prayers go out to your partner and family....