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Tam Elizabeth O'Shaughnessy (born January 27, 1952) is an American children's science writer and former professional tennis player who co-founded the science education company Sally Ride Science together with her life partner, astronaut Sally Ride – the first American woman and third woman in space.
Jun 23, 2021 · Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space — in 1983, aboard the space shuttle Challenger — shared a passion for getting girls involved in STEM. It led them to...
Jul 25, 2012 · The revelation came in a low-key way: Monday's obituary from Sally Ride Science, the educational venture she founded a decade ago, referred to Tam O'Shaughnessy as "her partner of 27 years."
Oct 10, 2019 · Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally Ride's life partner, looks through the late astronaut's postage stamp collection. Behind her is an enlargement of the 2018 Sally Ride Forever U.S. stamp.
Jun 6, 2022 · Tam O'Shaughnessy and Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, met as kids in the early 1960s and developed an instant connection. Years later, they fell in love.
Jul 23, 2012 · Tam O'Shaughnessy was Sally Ride's partner for 27 years, but their love was cut short Monday when Ride -- the first American woman in space -- died of pancreatic cancer at just 61...
Jun 26, 2023 · Sally Ride was an exceptional athlete, playing competitive tennis from age 9 in southern California, where she met Tam O’Shaughnessy, a fellow competitor and close friend. The two later became life partners for 27 years, until Ride’s death.
