The first American woman in space, on the shuttle Challenger, June 1983.
Her former husband, Steve Hawley, was also an astronaut who participated in at least two Space Shuttle missions.
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1988.
Inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, 2003.
Brought with her a Norwegian flag into space, in tribute of her Norwegian heritage.
