"lab~rat :-)" wrote in message
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Ya know, I know there are all kinds of scheduling issues with the
shuttle and whatnot, but isn't kind of dumb sending a teacher into
space when most kids in the US haven't even started classes yet?

When did they send a teacher in space?

Oh wait, you mean the former Teacher In Space backup who is now a
full-fledged astronaut and has "typical" astronaut duties with the teaching
opportunities as a secondary aspect of her job.

Her main role is "mission specialist" her secondary role is "teacher".



I mean, the whole impact of what happened before the launch, the
buildup, the launch and everything were really a big waste. All they
can get out of it at this point is maybe a video of it to play in the
future...

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lab~rat :-)
Stupid humans...



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