Dies at 61 the first U.S. woman astronaut: Sally Ride

At 61 years of age die Sally Ride the first American astronaut. Who in 1983 was the first U.S. woman to be in orbit as part of the STS-7, a victim of cancer. The mission was in the Space Shuttle Challenger.  It seems a little ironic to remember the pioneer of aviation in Google with a doodle, because in some countries by the time difference as marked on 24 July when the other side of the world are reminded of the first American woman astronaut also that was in orbit but due to his death. Sally Ride into space traveling at 32 years old, and announced his death after battling pancreatic cancer. He died in La Jolla, California. 

Her participation as an astronaut aboard the Challenger and the launch was held on June 18, 1983. But this was not its only flight, Sally made ​​a second space flight on the Challanger just one year later in 1984 and participated in the commission that investigated the accident of the same in 1986, the Rogers commission. Sally stopped working for NASA to become a researcher and teacher in physics from Stanford University and was also involved in a program for kids interested in science. 

NASA through several press releases have made ​​known their condolences, including mentions of Charlie Bolden, director of NASA:   

"Sally Ride broke barriers with grace and professionalism -- and literally changed the face of America's space program. The nation has lost one of its finest leaders, teachers and explorers. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sally's family and the many she inspired. She will be missed, but her star will always shine brightly."