Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist. Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman and the third woman in space. Hence, the answer below.
Which two statements describe sally ride?
B. she had an important space mission named after her.
D. She was the first American woman astronaut
Reason for her importance
On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. She was an astronaut on a space shuttle mission. Her job was to work the robotic arm. She used the arm to help put satellites into space.
Therefore, options B and D are the correct answers.
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