Planet Earth

8 Comments

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   Oui on July 24, 2012 at 9:07 am

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   Sally lived her life to the fullest, with boundless energy, curiosity, intelligence, passion, joy, and love. Her integrity was absolute; her spirit was immeasurable; her approach to life was fearless.

   Sally was a physicist, the first American woman to fly in space, a science writer, and the president and CEO of Sally Ride Science. She had the rare ability to understand the essence of things and to inspire those around her to join her pursuits.

   NASA Offers Condolences on the Passing of Pioneering Astronaut Sally Ride

   "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

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   Alice on July 24, 2012 at 9:59 am

   That is just wonderful – thanks Oui!

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     Oui on July 24, 2012 at 10:27 am

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     Quite extraordinary. The stellar movement and the aurora caused by the Van Allen radiation belt.

     "But I will not let myself be reduced to silence."

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   Indianadem on July 24, 2012 at 2:57 pm

   Spectacular ~ thanks!

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   dada on July 24, 2012 at 4:14 pm

   absolutely stunning.

   kudos, oui.

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   Don Durito on July 24, 2012 at 8:20 pm

   Truly a masterpiece. It reminded me once more of why I love the space program.

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   KNUCKLEHEAD on July 26, 2012 at 12:45 am

   Oui,
   Here`s a few shots of the space station so one can see where your post comes from.

   

   

   Great diary.
   And nice being able to contribute & turn the tables for once after all these years.

   And all of you, please click on the link for a large file pic.

   http://www.flickr.com/photos/37knucklehead/7648178402/sizes/o/in/photostream/

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   Ulysses S Grunt on July 26, 2012 at 2:38 pm

   Wow – hard to believe that’s actually real.