History Daily: The First Woman In Space
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Breaking Barriers: Women in Space Exploration
This chapter celebrates Dr. Sally Ride's groundbreaking journey as the first American woman in space and highlights the historical context of gender discrimination in the space program. It emphasizes the crucial contributions of women like Valentina Tereshkova and the ongoing importance of female representation in future space exploration.
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