At first, the handful of Black astronauts often stuck together—finding that race offered a stronger bond than professional background—and socialized with other Black families in the local community:
146. At first they stuck together, some fraternized and Adultered.
149. Not all involved in culture. Resnik was lean and self-assred, Sally Ride an uncompromising feminist. Resnik was a "man's kind of woman."
151. After selection day, never again would all meet socially.
154. Only 2 ejection seats, but once shuttle was operational to be removed.
NASA feared public opinion if attempts to make full escape system could lead to shuttle seen as more dangerous than led to beleive.
