2 Which sentence from the selection helps explain why Ride was selected to the
astronaut corps?
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F She was one of thirty-five people, including just six women, selected to the
astronaut corps in 1978.
G It was the first time that women were allowed to apply to the astronaut
program.
H After high school, she attended Stanford University, where she earned
bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in physics.
J These tasks include using the robotic arm, going on spacewalks, and doing
science experiments.