See also her NASA biography. She is survived by her partner of 27 years, Tam O’Shaughnessy. Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, no Federal benefits are due her. That fact is shameful. @mittromney kind of despicable & grotesque that her partner of 27 years will be denied federal benefits, don’t you think? — The…

“That’s trouble of some kind George.” Challenger Explosion amateur video footage. Still breaks my heart.

Chuck makes the point going to the moon by 2015 is sort of aiming low. I mean, we did this already. In 1969. I see his point, actually.

Man in space from China: Taikonaut! previous blog mention. Red Star, Spring Orbit.