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Sally Ride dies, first American woman in space

Los Angeles, USA - "We will miss her, but her star will always shine brightly"

Yesterday was a dark day for the international aerospace community. Sally Ride, aged 61, first American female astronaut in space, died. She was a real symbol for women rights in a society which is largely based on males, most of all in fields such as space launches. Sally Ride died, but she left a great heritage behind her. Female astronauts such as Liu Yang, 33, the first Chinese woman in space...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1143756

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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