How many years did it take sally ride to learn about space?

Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, spent many years studying and preparing for her career in space exploration. She earned a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in astrophysics, which took several years, followed by training as an astronaut with NASA that lasted about 6 years before her first flight in 1983. Overall, her journey to becoming an astronaut and learning about space spanned over a decade of education and training.