Famed NASA astronaut Sally Ride has died at age 61. Ride was the first female American astronaut, launching into space aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1983. Ride was 61 years old and had been dealing with pancreatic cancer. NASA administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement, “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.”
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