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Topic: Kate Doolan, space history writer (1962-2019)
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 02-05-2019 07:33 AM
   
Long time space researcher and writer Kate Doolan, co-author of "Fallen Astronauts: Heroes Who Died Reaching for the Moon," died on Jan. 28, 2019. She was 57. The following was shared by her sister, Louise, on Facebook: Yesterday we got the very sad news Kate passed away last Monday, it appears she passed peacefully in her sleep. I know she was happiest in the online world and has made some amazing friends so I know she would want you all to be aware. I'm glad you gave her company and friendship and made her challenging life easier. I'm proud of what she accomplished with her passion for all things space, especially co-authoring "Fallen Astronauts." I hope she is up amongst the stars with Abba playing as the soundtrack. |
randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 02-05-2019 07:42 AM
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Hart Sastrowardoyo
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From: Toms River, NJ
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posted 02-05-2019 08:01 AM
Oh, wow. I only knew Kate online, and was curious as to why I hadn't seen her post in a while. She was fond of calling my daughter the Overlord, which may seem extreme, but then again perhaps Kate really knew who ruled the house here.  (Think of the Darth Vader as father to Princess Leia books....)I can just imagine the conversations she's having with the astronauts covered in "Fallen Astronauts." |
rjurek349
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posted 02-05-2019 08:02 AM
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Jeff
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posted 02-05-2019 08:20 AM
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Panther494
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posted 02-05-2019 08:35 AM
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GACspaceguy
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posted 02-05-2019 08:49 AM
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MCroft04
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posted 02-05-2019 08:57 AM
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Kevin T. Randall
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From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 02-05-2019 10:02 AM
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Henk Boshuijer
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posted 02-05-2019 10:05 AM
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1202 Alarm
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posted 02-05-2019 10:15 AM
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328KF
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posted 02-05-2019 10:49 AM
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David Carey
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posted 02-05-2019 10:52 AM
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fredtrav
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posted 02-05-2019 11:30 AM
. I will miss her drop bear conversations. |
Gilbert
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posted 02-05-2019 12:27 PM
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mode1charlie
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posted 02-05-2019 12:33 PM
R.I.P., Kate. You will be missed. |
dom
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posted 02-05-2019 12:54 PM
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ManInSpace
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posted 02-05-2019 12:56 PM
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Rick Mulheirn
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posted 02-05-2019 01:22 PM
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Kite
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posted 02-05-2019 01:47 PM
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bruce
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
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posted 02-05-2019 02:10 PM
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SpaceCadet1983
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From: United States
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posted 02-05-2019 02:44 PM
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rjb1elec
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posted 02-05-2019 04:41 PM
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star51L
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From: Vilano Beach, FL, USA
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posted 02-05-2019 05:05 PM
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Grounded!
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From: Bennington, Vermont, USA
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posted 02-05-2019 06:11 PM
RIP Kate
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Greggy_D
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posted 02-05-2019 06:42 PM
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dss65
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posted 02-05-2019 07:34 PM
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Marwin2
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posted 02-06-2019 02:40 AM
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Astro Rich
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posted 02-06-2019 09:52 AM
RIP Kate. |
NovaRob
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posted 02-06-2019 03:29 PM
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mach3valkyrie
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posted 02-07-2019 02:12 AM
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Jay Gallentine
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posted 02-07-2019 12:57 PM
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rgarner
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jasonelam
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posted 02-07-2019 06:37 PM
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Larry McGlynn
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capoetc
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posted 02-07-2019 10:09 PM
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astro-nut
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From: Washington, IL
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posted 02-08-2019 02:05 PM
RIP |
ozspace
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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: May 2009
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posted 02-08-2019 07:03 PM
Myself and members of the Space Association of Australia are very sad to hear of the death of our friend Kate Doolan.Kate described herself as "Rowdy, idealistic, gay, leftie, occasionally foul mouthed Aussie who loves Spaceflight, Military/US Politics&History, Saltwater Crocodiles and ABBA", I don't think any of us who knew would disagree with any of that! Kate was an historian and author and an expert in human space flight and dedicated much of her life to this area. She coauthored the book 'Fallen Astronauts' and had an ongoing passion in researching the Apollo 1 tragedy and its crew and seemed to somehow have virtual ‘love affair’ with Ed White, with her endless stream of "Ed pics" on social media! Kate was a long time friend of the Space Association of Australia, she loved space and space history, she gave some insightful and fascinating talks at our meetings and generously donated funds for equipment to the SAA. Ad Astra Kate, you will be missed! — Peter Aylward
President - The Space Association of Australia Inc. |
machbusterman
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From: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Registered: May 2004
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posted 02-10-2019 03:38 AM
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Ian Limbrey
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posted 02-10-2019 03:47 AM
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