In 2019, Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was paid tribute with a Barbie doll modeled after her in "The Inspiring Women Series", celebrating heroines who inspire girls to dream big. Chosen among six from 8,000 applicants, she made history aboard the Challenger on June 18, 1983. Sally Ride's doll symbolizes her achievements, inspiring girls to reach for the stars. After her space journey, she joined UC San Diego as a Physics Professor and Director of the California Space Institute. Drop a 💕 if you plan on seeing "Barbie" this weekend! 🚀🌟 #TheBarbieMovie #BarbieTheMovie #SallyRide Images: (Mattel)