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Then during the mission itself, I used the space shuttle's robot arm to release a satellite into orbit.

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Sally Ride
Age: 61 †
Born: 1951
Born: May 26
Died: 2012
Died: July 23
Astronaut
Astrophysicist
Physicist
University Teacher
Writer
LA
California
Dr Sally Kristen Ride
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That's something that is almost part of being human and I'm certain that will continue.
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