Space Bat - A True Hero

On 15 March 2009, NASA launched the space shuttle Discovery into space for the STS-119 Shuttle Mission.
But this was no ordinary launch.

Wildlife experts were called in to investigate a bat which had latched onto the shuttles` center tank that contains the liquid hydrogen and oxygen. After some deliberation it was decided that the bat was seriously injured, and if attempts were made to rescue it, that it would probably not live long.

So Discovery blasted off into space with the little critter attached to it, frying the dude in the process.
Poor Space Bat :(

To commemorate Space Bats` bravery and sacrifice in search of his dreams, please go to this site and let your voice be heard to convince NASA to name a Space Shuttle after him. Its the least we can do to honour a true space hero.
Long live Space Bat !!

Source : Here. You can view the hi res image on the NASA site that shows tiny little Space Bat clinging to the side of the tank, all alone, as he prepares for blast off.

Other links :
Space Bat Memorial website
Google search on Space Bat.