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Tam Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy (born January 27, 1952) is an American children's science writer and former professional tennis player who co-founded the science education company Sally Ride Science together with her life partner, astronaut Sally Ride – the first American woman and third woman in space.
Jul 25, 2012 · The revelation came in a low-key way: Monday's obituary from Sally Ride Science, the educational venture she founded a decade ago, referred to Tam O'Shaughnessy as "her partner of 27 years."
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Jun 23, 2021 · Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space — in 1983, aboard the space shuttle Challenger — shared a passion for getting girls involved in STEM. It led them to...
Jun 26, 2023 · Tam O'Shaughnessy, who was Sally Ride's life partner for 27 years, spoke at a Kennedy Space Center event to mark the 40th anniversary of Ride's historic flight. She shared stories of Ride's achievements, personality, and legacy as a trailblazing astronaut and advocate for STEM education.
Jun 23, 2021 · Tam O’Shaughnessy, co-founder of Sally Ride Science, shares her 27-year partnership with America’s first woman in space. She reveals how they met, fell in love, faced challenges and celebrated their achievements in science and STEM education.
Sep 5, 2017 · Not long after astronaut Sally Ride died of pancreatic cancer in 2012, her life partner, Tam O’Shaughnessy, got a call from Ray Mabus, then secretary of the Navy. Mabus said the Navy wanted to honor Ride, America’s first woman in space, by naming a new research vessel after her.
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Jun 16, 2023 · Nicole Mann becomes first Native woman to go to space with latest SpaceX mission. While at NASA, Ride helped develop a robot arm for the shuttle, the remote manipulator system. She also served...
