Space Center Houston Honors 42 Years Since 1st American Woman in Space

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Seen on the flight deck of the space shuttle Challenger, astronaut Sally K. Ride, STS-7 mission specialist, became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983. (Photo Courtesy, NASA)

Space Center Houston will celebrate Sally’s Night on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., marking the 42nd anniversary of Dr. Sally Ride’s groundbreaking spaceflight aboard NASA’s STS-7 mission.

Ride became the first American woman in space on June 18, 1983, forever changing the course of human spaceflight history.

A Tribute to Inclusion and Discovery

Guests are invited to reflect on Ride’s legacy and her message that “space is for everyone,” honoring her role as both a trailblazing woman and a gender-expansive individual in science. Her mission aboard the space shuttle Challenger remains one of NASA’s most celebrated milestones.

Houston’s ‘BeSomeone’ Artist Joins Celebration

Space Center Houston is partnering with the anonymous BeSomeone artist, known for the iconic graffiti over I-45, to create a live mural inspired by Ride’s message: “Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity.” The artwork will reflect Houston’s vital role in space exploration.

Sally’s Night Schedule Highlights

  • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Main Plaza):
    • EarthKAM Pop-up Lab
    • Sally Ride’s Timeline Tech Wall
    • BeSomeone Live Mural
  • 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Main Plaza):
    • Sally Ride Special Artifacts
    • Kinetic Lights
  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (Mission Briefing Center):
    • Astronaut Presentations
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (Mission Briefing Center):
    • Screening of the National Geographic documentary “SALLY”, directed by Cristina Costantini

Event Location

Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058

For more information, visit the official event page: Sally’s Night – Space Center Houston.

For more information, visit Sally’s Night – Space Center Houston.