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Sally Ride was the first American woman to go to space. many other women followed her in becoming not only astronauts but shuttle commanders and international space station commanders.
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A courageous group of women took the challenge to go to space and explore the stars. this group of women became known as the First Lady Astronaut Trainees (FLAT)
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NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson arrived at the International Space Station Friday, Oct. 12, to begin her challengeas the first woman to command a station mission.