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Voice of America, US Astronaut Arrested in Alleged Attack

US Astronaut Arrested in Alleged Attack

Police arrested Navy Captain Lisa Nowak Monday after the alleged attack outside an airport in the southeastern state of Florida. Officials say Nowak drove some 1,500 kilometers from Houston to confront Air Force officer Colleen Shipman in the airport parking lot. They say Nowak asked Shipman for a ride in her car, and when she refused, Nowak shot pepper spray into Shipman's face. Police said Nowak later told them that she was trying to initiate a conversation with Shipman about space shuttle pilot Bill Oefelein. It is unclear what kind of relationship Nowak had with Navy Commander Oefelein, but officials say she believed Shipman was romantically involved with him.

Police said Nowak was found with an air rifle and a small knife, as well as a wig and trench coat to apparently disguise herself. They also found letters between Nowak and Oefelein.

Prosecutors have filed charges that include attempted murder and kidnapping against Nowak, who is married and has three children.

In a court appearance Tuesday, defense attorney Donald Lykkebak appealed to the judge to release Nowak on bond.

"We have somebody here who is 43 years of age, has an exemplary record of commitment to her career and to this country," he said. "And at times like this, judge, one's good works must account for something." Members of the U.S. space agency, NASA, traveled to the courthouse in Orlando to make sure astronaut Nowak was safe.

Astronaut Steve Lindsey, who flew a shuttle mission with Nowak last year, said she was an excellent astronaut.

"Our primary focus is her health and well-being and taking care of her, and keeping her safe and getting her with her family, so they deal with this private and very difficult matter," he said. Nowak was selected in 1996 to join NASA, after training as a pilot with the Navy. She took part in the space shuttle Discovery mission last July, when she operated the robotic arms on the shuttle and on the international space station.


US Astronaut Arrested in Alleged Attack Un astronaute américain arrêté dans une attaque présumée

Police arrested Navy Captain Lisa Nowak Monday after the alleged attack outside an airport in the southeastern state of Florida. Officials say Nowak drove some 1,500 kilometers from Houston to confront Air Force officer Colleen Shipman in the airport parking lot. Les responsables disent que Nowak a parcouru environ 1 500 kilomètres depuis Houston pour affronter l'officier de l'armée de l'air Colleen Shipman dans le parking de l'aéroport. They say Nowak asked Shipman for a ride in her car, and when she refused, Nowak shot pepper spray into Shipman's face. Ils disent que Nowak a demandé à Shipman de faire un tour dans sa voiture, et quand elle a refusé, Nowak a tiré du gaz poivré sur le visage de Shipman. Police said Nowak later told them that she was trying to initiate a conversation with Shipman about space shuttle pilot Bill Oefelein. La police a déclaré que Nowak leur avait dit plus tard qu'elle essayait d'engager une conversation avec Shipman au sujet du pilote de la navette spatiale Bill Oefelein. It is unclear what kind of relationship Nowak had with Navy Commander Oefelein, but officials say she believed Shipman was romantically involved with him. On ne sait pas quel genre de relation Nowak avait avec le commandant de la marine Oefelein, mais les responsables disent qu'elle croyait que Shipman avait une relation amoureuse avec lui.

Police said Nowak was found with an air rifle and a small knife, as well as a wig and trench coat to apparently disguise herself. La police a déclaré que Nowak avait été retrouvée avec une carabine à air comprimé et un petit couteau, ainsi qu'une perruque et un trench-coat pour se déguiser apparemment. They also found letters between Nowak and Oefelein.

Prosecutors have filed charges that include attempted murder and kidnapping against Nowak, who is married and has three children. Les procureurs ont déposé des accusations de tentative de meurtre et d'enlèvement contre Nowak, qui est marié et père de trois enfants.

In a court appearance Tuesday, defense attorney Donald Lykkebak appealed to the judge to release Nowak on bond. Lors d'une comparution devant le tribunal mardi, l'avocat de la défense Donald Lykkebak a demandé au juge de libérer Nowak sous caution.

"We have somebody here who is 43 years of age, has an exemplary record of commitment to her career and to this country," he said. "And at times like this, judge, one's good works must account for something." "Et dans des moments comme celui-ci, jugez, vos bonnes œuvres doivent rendre compte de quelque chose." Members of the U.S. space agency, NASA, traveled to the courthouse in Orlando to make sure astronaut Nowak was safe.

Astronaut Steve Lindsey, who flew a shuttle mission with Nowak last year, said she was an excellent astronaut.

"Our primary focus is her health and well-being and taking care of her, and keeping her safe and getting her with her family, so they deal with this private and very difficult matter," he said. "Notre objectif principal est sa santé et son bien-être et prendre soin d'elle, et la garder en sécurité et la ramener avec sa famille, afin qu'ils traitent de cette affaire privée et très difficile", a-t-il déclaré. Nowak was selected in 1996 to join NASA, after training as a pilot with the Navy. She took part in the space shuttle Discovery mission last July, when she operated the robotic arms on the shuttle and on the international space station. Elle a participé à la mission de la navette spatiale Discovery en juillet dernier, lorsqu'elle a opéré les bras robotiques de la navette et de la station spatiale internationale.