Astronaut makes steps on the alien planet ground. The elements of this image furnished by NASA.

14 – Lisa Nowak

A woman spends her life dreaming, training, and preparing to travel into space. After she achieves her goal, the NASA astronaut’s life falls apart when she is arrested while stalking her ex-boyfriend’s new lover, and law enforcement discover a kill kit in her possession.

14 – Lisa Nowak

A woman spends her life dreaming, training, and preparing to travel into space. After she achieves her goal, the NASA astronaut’s life falls apart when she is arrested while stalking her ex-boyfriend’s new lover, and law enforcement discover a kill kit in her possession.

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Research by: Laura Delgado
Script Writing, Editing, and Audio Production by: Renee Lynn

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