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NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1987. Creator: Unknown
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NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1987. Creator: Unknown
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal awarded to Sally Ride, 1987. This NASA Outstanding Leadership medal and its accessories were awarded to Dr. Sally K. Ride on August 13, 1987. It is one of the most prestigious awards given by NASA, and it recognizes exceptional ability in leading people, achieving results, influencing change, and being a role model. Ride announced her retirement from NASA several months prior to recieving the award, and she left in September. Notably, in 1987 she also led the task force that produced a visionary strategic planning report in 1987 titled, " NASA Leadership and Americas Future in Space, " known popularly as the Ride Report. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space when she flew aboard STS-7 in 1983
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This print showcases the prestigious NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal awarded to Dr. Sally K. Ride in 1987. Created by an unknown artist, this medal and its accessories symbolize exceptional leadership abilities within NASA. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated remarkable skills in guiding and inspiring others, achieving outstanding results, driving transformative change, and serving as role models for future generations. Dr. Sally Ride's receipt of this esteemed honor came shortly after her retirement announcement from NASA earlier that year. Her departure from the organization took place in September 1987, making this recognition a fitting tribute to her remarkable career as an astronaut and scientist. Notably, during the same year she received the medal, Dr. Ride led a task force responsible for producing a visionary strategic planning report titled "NASA Leadership and Americas Future in Space" widely known as the Ride Report. This document outlined groundbreaking ideas that shaped the future of space exploration. As depicted in this photograph taken at the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), we can admire the exquisite craftsmanship of this medal made with white metal alloy coated in gold color. Its design represents both excellence and innovation within scientific institutions like NASA. Sally Ride will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who shattered barriers when she became America's first woman to journey into space aboard STS-7 mission in 1983. Her legacy continues to inspire countless individuals worldwide to reach for the stars while embodying leadership qualities that drive progress towards new frontiers of knowledge and discovery.
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