Pioneering NASA Astronaut Mary Cleave Passes Away at 76

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Pioneering NASA Astronaut Mary Cleave Passes Away at 76
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Mary Cleave, the first woman to fly on a NASA space shuttle mission after the Challenger disaster, has passed away at the age of 76. Cleave, a trailblazer in the field of space exploration, was also known for her contributions to studying climate change. She had a passion for science and caring for the planet, and her achievements in the field of space exploration will be remembered.

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