American astronaut and physicist (1951–2012).

Born May 26th, 1951 in Los Angeles.

Died July 23rd, 2012 at 61 years old in La Jolla (pancreatic cancer).

Sally Ride

Born May 26th, 1951 in Los Angeles.

Died July 23rd, 2012 at 61 years old

Christa McAuliffe

Born September 2nd, 1948 in Boston.

Died January 28th, 1986 at 37 years old

Christa McAuliffe

Born September 2nd, 1948 in Boston.

Died January 28th, 1986 at 37 years old

Alan Shepard

Born November 18th, 1923 in Derry.

Died July 21st, 1998 at 74 years old

Alan Shepard

Born November 18th, 1923 in Derry.

Died July 21st, 1998 at 74 years old