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The experience of being in space didn't change my perspective of myself or of the planet or of life. I had no spiritual experience.

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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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Sally Kristen Ride
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If it wasn't for the women's movement, I wouldn't be where I am today.
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