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Sally Ride, Rest in Peace
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…
- 02-Feb-2010“That’s trouble of some kind George.”
“That’s trouble of some kind George.” Challenger Explosion amateur video footage. Still breaks my heart.
- 20-Jan-2004Moon Goal: Underachievement?
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.
- 15-Oct-2003Historical Event Of The Day
Man in space from China: Taikonaut! previous blog mention. Red Star, Spring Orbit.