So I saw many planets, and they looked just a little bit brighter than they do from Earth. Sally Ride bitebrightearth Change image and share on social
Yes, I did feel a special responsibility to be the first American woman in space. Sally Ride americanfeelresponsibility Change image and share on social
I think it's important for little girls growing up, and young women, to have one in every walk of life. So from that point of view, I'm proud to be a role model! Sally Ride girlgrowimportant Change image and share on social
All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary. Sally Ride adventurescaryterritory Change image and share on social
There are aspects of being the first woman in space that I'm not going to enjoy. Sally Ride aspectenjoyspace Change image and share on social
The fact that I was going to be the first American woman to go into space carried huge expectations along with it. Sally Ride americancarryexpectation Change image and share on social
The most anxious time was during launch, just because that is so dramatic. Sally Ride anxiousdramaticlaunch Change image and share on social
So most astronauts are astronauts for a couple of years before they are assigned to a flight. Sally Ride assignastronautcouple Change image and share on social
