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Ever since I was little, I thought about flying through space as an astronaut. Of course, such dream was quickly dashed when I read what trainings and selection an astronaut must go through. To be an astronaut, it’s truly an honor reserved for the elite of the elites. So today, when I read a female US Astronaut attempted kidnapping and murder, I was really surprised! Here was a woman, at the top of her game who decided a man’s attention was worth more than everything she have accomplished. It’s unbelievable.

A NASA astronaut accused of trying to kidnap a romantic rival for a space shuttle pilot’s affections was charged with attempted first-degree murder Tuesday and released from jail after posting $25,000 bail.

According to authorities, Nowak believed Shipman was romantically involved with Oefelein, and when she found out Shipman was flying to Orlando from Houston, she decided to confront her early Monday, according to the arrest affidavit.

Nowak raced from Houston to Orlando wearing diapers in the car so she wouldn’t have to stop to go to the bathroom, authorities said. Astronauts wear diapers during launch and re-entry.

Dressed in a wig and a trench coat, she waited for Shipman’s plane to land and then boarded the same airport shuttle bus Shipman took to get to her car, police said. Shipman told police she noticed someone following her, hurried inside the car and locked the doors, according to the arrest affidavit.

Nowak rapped on the window, tried to open the car door and asked for a ride. Shipman refused but rolled down the car window a few inches when Nowak started crying, the statement said. Nowak then sprayed a chemical into Shipman’s car, the affidavit said. Shipman drove to the parking lot booth and police were called.

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