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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.
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English: Tam O'Shaugnessy, who accepted the Medal of Freedom on behalf of Sally Ride, speaks about her life's work and impact to the world. Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to travel to space.
She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Tam O'Shaughnessy. While Ride was not out during her lifetime, she is now recognized as the first gay astronaut, NBC News said.
She spent 27 years with her partner Tam O'Shaughnessy (and when President Obama bestowed Ride with a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, O'Shaughnessy accepted the award).
Cast: Josh O’Connor, Lily LaTorre, Meghann Fahy, Kali Reis, Amy Madigan. (Fiction) ... Tam O’Shaughnessy, reveals their hidden romance and the sacrifices that accompanied their 27 years together.
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Sally Kristen Ride (May 26, 1951 – July 23, 2012) was an American astronaut and physicist.Born in Los Angeles, she joined NASA in 1978, and in 1983 became the first American woman and the third woman to fly in space, after cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova in 1963 and Svetlana Savitskaya in 1982.