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The US astronaut who became involved in a love triangle that led to her being charged with attempted kidnapping has been fired by Nasa. | The US astronaut who became involved in a love triangle that led to her being charged with attempted kidnapping has been fired by Nasa. |
Nasa said the move did not reflect on the innocence or guilt of Lisa Nowak, 43, who remains a naval officer. | Nasa said the move did not reflect on the innocence or guilt of Lisa Nowak, 43, who remains a naval officer. |
Capt Nowak allegedly drove 1,000 miles (1,600km) to confront her rival for the love of a space shuttle pilot and was found with weapons in her car. | Capt Nowak allegedly drove 1,000 miles (1,600km) to confront her rival for the love of a space shuttle pilot and was found with weapons in her car. |
Ms Nowak is believed to be the first astronaut to be fired publicly. | |
Air training | Air training |
A spokeswoman for Capt Nowak said Nasa's decision had been anticipated. | A spokeswoman for Capt Nowak said Nasa's decision had been anticipated. |
Nasa said the move was by "mutual agreement" between itself and the navy. | Nasa said the move was by "mutual agreement" between itself and the navy. |
Capt Nowak was placed on 30 days' leave after her arrest and that period was to end on Thursday. | Capt Nowak was placed on 30 days' leave after her arrest and that period was to end on Thursday. |
Capt Nowak and Cmdr Oefelein had a "two to three year" affair | Capt Nowak and Cmdr Oefelein had a "two to three year" affair |
She is likely to be assigned to naval air training in Texas, although her job has not been specified. | She is likely to be assigned to naval air training in Texas, although her job has not been specified. |
It was from Texas that Capt Nowak began her long drive to Florida to confront her rival, Capt Colleen Shipman. | It was from Texas that Capt Nowak began her long drive to Florida to confront her rival, Capt Colleen Shipman. |
Capt Nowak said she wore a nappy on the journey to Orlando in Florida so she would not have to stop to use the toilet. | Capt Nowak said she wore a nappy on the journey to Orlando in Florida so she would not have to stop to use the toilet. |
Capt Nowak, who flew to the international space station last July, then allegedly confronted Capt Shipman at Orlando International Airport, disguised in a wig and trench coat. | Capt Nowak, who flew to the international space station last July, then allegedly confronted Capt Shipman at Orlando International Airport, disguised in a wig and trench coat. |
Police say Capt Nowak pepper sprayed Capt Shipman's car. | Police say Capt Nowak pepper sprayed Capt Shipman's car. |
Capt Nowak was stopped allegedly carrying the wig, an air rifle, a steel mallet, a knife and copies of e-mails between Capt Shipman and the pilot, Cmdr William Oefelein. | Capt Nowak was stopped allegedly carrying the wig, an air rifle, a steel mallet, a knife and copies of e-mails between Capt Shipman and the pilot, Cmdr William Oefelein. |
US prosecutors this week released a number of the e-mails, along with other documents in the case. | US prosecutors this week released a number of the e-mails, along with other documents in the case. |
In one paper, Capt Shipman said she expressed concern about Capt Nowak to Cmdr Oefelein, asking: "Is there gonna be some crazy lady showing up at my door, trying to kill me?" | In one paper, Capt Shipman said she expressed concern about Capt Nowak to Cmdr Oefelein, asking: "Is there gonna be some crazy lady showing up at my door, trying to kill me?" |
Capt Shipman said: "He said, 'No... she's not like that. She's fine with it. She's happy for me'." | Capt Shipman said: "He said, 'No... she's not like that. She's fine with it. She's happy for me'." |
Capt Nowak has denied attempting to kidnap Capt Shipman. | Capt Nowak has denied attempting to kidnap Capt Shipman. |
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