Sally Ride, First American Woman In Space, dies at 61

[bookjones]

R.I.P. trailblazer.



This is depressing news for me. I admire astronauts more than almost any class of people. She couldn't overcome pancreatic cancer but her achievements are legendary.





http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/23/157250870/sally-ride-first-american-woman-in-space-is-dead





http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/24/science/space/sally-ride-trailblazing-astronaut-dies-at-61.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

 

[bri]

RIP, Sally and thank you for being a pioneer,

 

[supraman]

Godspeed Sally

 

[sth]

A great achievement for Sally. First American woman in space. One thing the Russians got right. They launched a woman into space in 1961. 22 years before Sally's mission. But better late than never. Nice work Sally. You were a hero.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

A great achievement for Sally. First American woman in space. One thing the Russians got right. They launched a woman into space in 1961. 22 years before Sally's mission. But better late than never. Nice work Sally. You were a hero.

Ugh I know I am going to get a huge backlash from this... but what exactly made her a "hero"? Or are we just making heroes out of everybody?

 

[sth]

Ugh I know I am going to get a huge backlash from this... but what exactly made her a "hero"? Or are we just making heroes out of everybody?

I won't give you a backlash. It's a fair question. But I would say she is a hero because she was risking her life. Look at Challenger and Columbia. Also she inspired girls to have an interest in science which I think is important. Now the question of spending on space travel is a fair question. It has scientific benefits, but the money could be better used down here.

 

[Tater]

Wasted no time putting up you new av huh Grimson?

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Wasted no time putting up you new av huh Grimson?

Don't worry... I'll get the best goaltender in the world BACK in my sig soon.... just so you don't have to suffer.



EDIT: Since Stan has been asleep at the wheel.... I may as well try to get myself excited for next season, right? Not the like Hawks have done anything to improve the team... so frustrating!!!

 

[Tater]

Don't worry... I'll get the best goaltender in the world BACK in my sig soon.... just so you don't have to suffer.



EDIT: Since Stan has been asleep at the wheel.... I may as well try to get myself excited for next season, right? Not the like Hawks have done anything to improve the team... so frustrating!!!

Hopefully there is a season to get exited about....

 

[supraman]

All banned. NO HOCKEY TALK ALLOWED. Banapoolza up in here

 

[Spunky Porkstacker]

Yes, the posts should be deleted and the offending posters banned for the derail. Both should be very well aware that threads always stay on topic here.

 

[The Mule]

Sad day. She inspired many people. An icon for women. RIP Sally.