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Reach for the Stars
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In this presentation, Dr. Ride discusses her rise through the NASA program as well as her efforts to overcome the image of space flight as being a male-dominated field. In her nine years with NASA, Dr. Ride worked in mission control on two shuttle missions, flew on the space shuttle Challenger twice, and headed a study of NASA's mission options and future. Throughout her career, Dr. Ride has continuously displayed the leadership and determination it takes to succeed.This powerful presentation shows what it takes to truly have "the right stuff."
Leadership and America's Future in Space
As America's first woman in space, an author of several books, and a leader of President Reagan's Commission investigating the space shuttle Challenger accident, there is no one more qualified to discuss the past and future of space exploration than Sally Ride. In this fascinating presentation, Dr. Ride utilizes breathtaking slides and videos she took on her two trips in space to describe the benefits of space exploration and of the future of the space program.
About Sally Ride
» Meet Sally Ride
As the first American woman in space, Sally Ride inspired a nation to turn its dreams into reality. Today she provides insight about NASA’s role in our scientific and technological future.
Drawing on her incredible experiences serving on two Challenger missions and work in mission control, Sally Ride brings audiences along with her on a journey into space. Featuring breathtaking slides and video, her presentations help illustrate her up-close look at the mysteries of the universe and her storytelling puts you in the shuttle with her. Ride illustrates how she helped changes the image of space flight being a male-dominated field and discusses the leadership and determination it took to succeed. Ride has contributed to NASA’s efforts with a groundbreaking study of the space program’s future and by serving on the commission investigating the tragic Columbia malfunction. Ride is also the CEO of Imaginary Lines — a company dedicated to encouraging girls and young women interested in science, math and technology.
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