because she wanted to see the stars

She could not let the opinions of her family keep her from her mission, having every need to soar through the heavens out beyond the atmosphere. And this career finally gave her that chance, even if she is put down by some of her colleagues. It still beats the hell of being trapped planetside where you're from, rather than elevating yourself to where you're going.

These were her final thoughts as the wandering asteroid slammed into her vessel, pulverizing it into a million tiny little pieces.