Resnik was the second American woman in space, after Sally Ride, and fourth overall, her hair displayed a halo of flowing locks, a startling sight to many viewers who were accustomed to seeing closely cropped men.
Resnik was the second American woman in space. This was after Sally Ride. Her hair displayed a halo of flowing locks to many viewers. This was fourth overall. These many viewers were accustomed to seeing closely cropped men. Flowing locks were a startling sight.