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Sally Ride told her partner it was OK to come out 10 days before her death

“We had a wonderful relationship from the time we were kids until we became lovers,” Tam O'Shaughnessy said.

Woman Charged With Falsely Accusing Astronaut Wife of Space Hacking

Summer Worden has been indicted regarding statements issued to federal authorities.

Dawn Ennis: 'I Always Knew I Would Be an Astronaut'

To boldly go where no trans woman has gone before. 

Astronaut Accused of Hacking Ex-Wife's Bank Account From Space

Anne McClain denies the accusation.

Watch the trailer for 'Sally,' the documentary about pioneering lesbian astronaut Sally Ride

Ride flew to fame as the first American woman in space, but her 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy became public knowledge only upon Ride's death.

Kristen Stewart to play lesbian astronaut Sally Ride in 1st lead TV role

Kristen Stewart is headed to outer space in this new limited series.

Who is Anne McClain, the lesbian astronaut falsely accused of committing crime in space by her ex-wife

McClain has had a distinguished career in the military and in space.

Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'

The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.

Honoring The First Lesbian in Space

Google's doodle pays homage to the first female NASA astronaut, who was revealed to be lesbian following her death.

There's Now a Pride Flag on the (Simulated) Moon

Out Astronaut, an organization encouraging LGBTQ+ participation in space and science, planted the flag during a test at a Florida laboratory.

Navy Commissions Research Ship Named for Sally Ride

The R/V Sally Ride, which bears the name of the late lesbian astronaut, will help save the environment through research-gathering voyages.

The First's LisaGay Hamilton on a Future That's Still Racist

The veteran actress speaks to The Advocate about the accuracy in playing a queer, black, female astronaut replaced by Sean Penn's white male commander in 2030.

A Real Rocket Man Tweets With Elton John

The first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station took a 'long, long time' to thank Elton John for his good wishes, then paid tribute to the singer as he explained why.

Hillary Clinton's Running Mate Paid Respects at Pulse Memorial

Vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine laid flowers at a memorial surrounding the Orlando, Fla. club, alongside former Rep. Gabby Giffords as well as her husband astronaut Mark Kelly and Sen. Bill Nelson.

20 Game-Changing Queer Women to Celebrate Women's History Month

From Gladys Bentley to Mercedes de Acosta, here are 20 queer women who paved the way in their fields of work.

Sister of Sally Ride Talks Antigay Discrimination With Cenk Uygur

The death of Sally Ride and revelation that she was a lesbian highlight antigay discrimination and has some wondering if NASA has space for out LGBT people.

NASA Chief: A Woman Will 'Likely' Be First Person on Mars

There may soon be a giant leap for womankind.

Pansexual Furry to Become 1st Out LGBTQ+ Person in Space This Weekend

"My entire life I've wanted to make people who feel like they didn't have a place feel welcome."

Lilly Singh Brings Bi Representation to the Super Bowl in Olay Ad

The host of A Little Late With Lilly Singh appears in an uplifting #MakeSpaceForWomen campaign.

A New World at NASA

Today's space program has a different atmosphere than the one Sally Ride encountered, say gay NASA workers.