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In 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman to leave Earth’s atmosphere, but women played a pivotal role in humankind’s journey to space long before Sally’s historic ride. Join POLITICO’s Women Rule and the Smithsonian Institution in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch with an exploration of the history of space flight and a conversation on the programs taking America into the future – told through the lens of the women who made it possible.

POLITICO Playbook co-author and Women Rule editorial director Anna Palmer will be joined on stage by Ellen Stofan, John and Adrienne Mars Director at the National Air and Space Museum and Kathryn D. Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut and NOAA administrator.