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Emily A. Margolis

Emily A. Margolis, PhD, is curator of contemporary spaceflight at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. She founded the Museum’s annual Sally’s Night celebration and curates exhibitions that highlight Ride’s contributions to space exploration.
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Astronaut Sally Ride Was a Queer Trailblazer—But Kept Her Personal Life Secret

Ride blazed a trail for women and queer people in space.