In this image taken on Oct. 13, 1984 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-41G, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan, left, and Sally K. Ride show off what appears to be a "bag of worms", a product of their creativity.
In this image taken on Oct. 13, 1984 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-41G, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan, left, and Sally K. Ride show off what appears to be a “bag of worms”, a product of their creativity. The “bag” is a sleep restraint and the majority of the “worms” are springs and clips used with the sleep restraint in its normal application. Clamps, a bungee cord and Velcro strips are other recognizable items in the creation.
STS-41G was the first flight to include two women. Ride became the first American woman in space during the STS-7 mission in 1983. Sullivan became the first American woman to walk in space during the STS-41G mission and is a veteran of three shuttle missions.Image Credit: NASA