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.
November 19, 2025
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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.
May 1, 2025
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.
May 1, 2023
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.
June 17, 2025
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.
May 26, 2015
20 Famous LGBTQ+ people who changed the world
Remember our rich history — it goes way back.
July 8, 2016
10 Things to Know: Sally Ride
The first American woman (and possibly the first LGBT person) in space will receive a posthumous honor from the president this week.
November 19, 2013
Sally Ride, First (Gay) American Woman in Space, Dead at 61
The accomplished pioneer loses a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
July 23, 2012
PHOTOS: Ride, Rustin Awarded Medal of Freedom
The gay pioneers were among 16 honorees awarded the highest civilian honor at the White House Wednesday.
November 21, 2013
They Died in the Closet
The stories of these closeted notables range from bittersweet to tragic, and some are just plain outrageous. Times have changed, we can agree, heading into National Coming Out Day on Saturday.
February 22, 2017
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.
July 25, 2012
Lego Honors Sally Ride and Other 'Women of NASA'
The toy company has made a figurine set depicting female astronauts and space pioneers.
October 18, 2017
Sally Ride and Nina Otero-Warren to Be 1st LGBTQ+ Faces on U.S. Coins
The women will be featured on quarters in 2022 as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
October 12, 2021
When Sally Ride Saved the Space Program
This lesbian pioneer challenged notions of gender and science, but her efforts following the Challenger disaster might remain her greatest contribution.
July 20, 2019
Sally Gearhart, Veteran Activist and Academic, Dead at 90
Gearhart was the first out lesbian to have a tenure-track position at San Francisco State University and a campaigner against California's antigay Briggs Initiative.
July 15, 2021
NASA Chief: A Woman Will 'Likely' Be First Person on Mars
There may soon be a giant leap for womankind.
March 13, 2019
13 LGBTQ+ scientists you should know
From the first woman in space to recent Nobel Prize winners, we're celebrating some of the queer pioneers who have expanded our knowledge across the years.
November 18, 2024
The LGBTQ+ movie fan's guide to the 2024 TCM Classic Film Festival
It's the event of the year for classic film devotees — here are some recommendations for the discerning queer fan.
April 18, 2024
Sandy Stone is the first transgender woman inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame
Stone, credited with starting the field of transgender studies, is a woman of many accomplishments.
March 31, 2025