Judith A. Resnik: The Second Woman In Space
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From the article: "Resnik was determined to do everything she could possibly do. She was the only girl among 16 students to have perfect scores on her SATs in high school. She was a classical pianist and a gourmet cook. Also, she was working on her pilot's license. "I never play anything softly." she said when questioned about her intensity at the piano. She also liked to run and ride her bicycle.
On January 28, 1986, millions saw Resnik on television as she strutted aboard the CHALLENGER wearing a smile and waving her hand. She was joined by Dr. R. E. McNair and Lieutenant Colonel E. S. Onizuka (U.S. Air Force), two civilian payload specialists, G.B. Jarvis and S.C. McAuliffe, a teacher; Commander M.J. Smith (U.S. Navy), the pilot; and F.R. Scobee, the spacecraft commander. The CHALLENGER was launched from Scobee, the spacecraft command. The CHALLENGER was launched from the Kennedy Space Center at 11:38 a.m. Resnik and crew died at 11:39 when the CHALLENGER exploded seconds after it was launched.
Resnik was carrying a ring for her nephew and a heart-shaped locket for her niece when she died. She saw danger as another unknown to be mastered. She will live in the legacy of Jewish women and men who contributed to their country, many of whom died in doing so." <===
Resnik was the only Jew among the seven brave American Astronauts, who gave their lives in service to their country.
What was the race or culture of the other Astronauts? I don't know and I don't care. They were all brave heroes, doing a dangerous job for America.
Mindless lowlifes like Craig Crawfish must first find out about their cultures, before he knows whether to hate them or not. |
