Lisa Nowak's Future Just Got a Little Brighter

NASA Astronaut Lisa Nowak Avoids Attempted Murder Charge, AHN

“NASA astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak, who allegedly made a nearly 1,000-mile trek to confront a woman she saw as a rival for another astronaut’s affections, will not face attempted-murder charges, Florida prosecutors said on Friday. Instead, the 43-year-old Navy captain and mother of three will be charged with burglary with a weapon, attempted kidnapping with intent to inflect bodily harm, and battery.”

Astronaut Lisa Nowak charged with kidnapping attempt, AP

“Nowak flew on Discovery last summer and won praise for operating the shuttle’s robotic arm. NASA relieved her of all mission duties after her arrest and placed her on a 30-day leave, which is up next Thursday.”