We all are still in mourning for Space Bat who took the ultimate ride to the Heavens and beyond by holding on to dear life to the Discovery Space Shuttle. This is a tribute to remember what the brave little guy did by being the first and tragically last Bat to go to space…we’ll always remember you Space Bat…Godspeed! 
Wes
Hey, yeah … why the last?
And once again, my abbreviation peeve button has been pushed …
Incorrect: R.I.P
Correct: R.I.P.
Johnny Cat
Snow Patrol’s song, “If There’s Rocket Tie Me To It”, woulda been a better song.
Justin
Ok, I didn’t know what to expect when I hit play, but when that song started I just busted out laughing. 
semi
Most likely space bat fell off the insulation after the shuttle reached a speed of only 100 miles per hour (while still below 5,000 ft.) and was swept by the slipstream into the engine exhaust and was cooked.
Quick fried to a crackly crunch.
I know it’s not quite as romantic, but it’s probably the truth.
No way did he make it to space.
jabryel1
Good by spacebat. Just this morning a fellow bat was paying his respects by clinging to the side of my office building.
PaulVI
“There was, needless to say, no sign of the bat when the Discovery docked at the International Space Station.” (original post)
As U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard would say, “If he’s dead, then where is the body?”
Answer: He’s not dead! He lives… as… Space Bat! watching over us all…
“Wherever mosquitos annoy humans, in a climate suited for my species, I’ll be there…”
Christina
“Surfing on a Rocket” by Air woulda been even more spectacular for the song!!! poor little baby bat space
derrek
Own a spacebat patch?
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Cleo Creech
I was moved to write a short ballad. It’s to the tune of the Phoebe (Friends) coffee house classic “stinky cat”.
Space Bat
Space Bat, space bat
where have they sent you?
Space Bat, space bat
Reach for the stars.
They won’t take you to the moon
when obviously there’s lot of room.
Maybe not so smart it seems —
But you’re a friend to those who dream.
Space Bat, space bat
Where have they sent you?
Space Bat, space bat
Reach for the stars.
Leigh Hoffner
Well done. Glad to know I’m not the only one who fell in love with the little guy.
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