[elbucko]

...but in other countries, their first astronaut is a great source of national pride.

Yes. My neighbors are from India and are deeply saddened by this tragedy, but are at the same time proud of this young woman. So am I.

And proud that such a place as America exists, that encourages anyone who dares to become the best that they can be.

God bless them all.

[CalvaryJohn]

Here's my tribute. I've had this song going in my head for at least a month, now, I suspect, prophetically. It's the theme song from the new Enterprise, "Faith of the Heart".http://scifi.myrealm.co.uk/audio/enterprise2.mp3