Sally RideLittle Sally grew up in California, USA, and soon realised that she had a passion for science. She loved it so much that she studied it at university and became a Doctor of Physics. One day, whilst reading the student newspaper, Sally saw that NASA was looking for astronauts. Women could apply, having never been able to before so she went for it! Sally was chosen, and in 1983 became the first American woman to fly in space. After hanging up her space