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Title: Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Post by: PegLeg45 on July 23, 2012, 05:27:54 PM

Of interest to those (such as myself) who have interest in the space program:

RIP, Sally Ride.

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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/story/2012-07-23/sally-ride-dies/56442712/1

"Sally Ride broke barriers with grace and professionalism -- and literally changed the face of America's space program," said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden in a statement posted to NASA's website. "The nation has lost one of its finest leaders, teachers and explorers."

Title: Re: Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Post by: GASPASSERDELUXE on July 23, 2012, 05:51:37 PM

WHAT SPACE PROGRAM IS THAT, CHINA?

Title: Re: Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 23, 2012, 06:41:04 PM

Quote from: Gaspasserdeluxe on July 23, 2012, 05:51:37 PM

WHAT SPACE PROGRAM IS THAT, CHINA?

We used to have one before Obama dedicated NASA to making ragheads feel good about themselves.
No matter what the camels and donkey's say about them.

Title: Re: Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Post by: jaybet on July 23, 2012, 08:44:01 PM

Ride Sally, ride.

Title: Re: Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Post by: Timothy on July 24, 2012, 07:15:51 AM

Fair Winds Sally!

I heard this am that she used her obituary to finally out herself as gay!  Not that it matters much...