The R/V Sally Ride, which bears the name of the late lesbian astronaut, will help save the environment through research-gathering voyages.
The satirical faux pundit put the question to Ride biographer Lynn Sherr.
The gay pioneers were among 16 honorees awarded the highest civilian honor at the White House Wednesday.
The first American woman (and possibly the first LGBT person) in space will receive a posthumous honor from the president this week.
