Yeah...I Dunno....this space stuff...

[Blue Dawn]

37. I have a totally different perspective.

I was overjoyed to see women....and young women!....playing a role.

As a woman who was born in the mid 1950s, I don't recall being taught much, if anything, about women and their roles in science, medicine, engineering, physics, and myriad other fields, such as sports and the arts, for example. What I recall about watching any rocket launches on TV was older white men talking to white male astronauts and white male NASA employees. The only women that I recall being highlighted were the wives of the astronauts.

I have absolutely no memories of seeing a woman on TV who was either an astronaut or a behind-the-scenes employee who actually was an integral part of the space program. I'm sure they must have existed. They just were not considered important enough to mention.

Today, I was thrilled to see young woman who are playing vital roles in Virgin Galactic's program. To be honest, it was a rather surreal experience because it was so different from any other space launch I've ever seen. That doesn't make it better or worse, just different. I, for one, actually welcome the difference.

Yes, it was different. But I am ecstatic that young girls and young women who watched the launch today could see these excellent role models.

PCIntern, I always enjoy your posts. And I certainly do respect your viewpoint here. I am certain that many others agree with you. I just perceived it differently.

I do appreciate your post!