You can get claustrophobia and agoraphobia - a fear of wide, open spaces - simultaneously on a spacewalk. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes agoraphobia claustrophobia fear
The best simulator for spacewalking is underwater - it allows full visuals and body movement in 3D. Virtual reality is good, too, and has some advantages, like full Station simulation, not just part. Like all simulators, they have parts that are wrong and misleading: an important thing to remember when preparing for reality. Chris Hadfield advantagebodyfull share on social
There are no wishy-washy astronauts. You don't get up there by being uncaring and blase. And whatever gave you the sense of tenacity and purpose to get that far in life is absolutely reaffirmed and deepened by the experience itself. Chris Hadfield absolutelyastronautblase share on social
One place that I looked at a lot from space and which looks alluring is New Zealand, especially the North Island. It's a big broad valley with a river flowing through it, and you can see the wine-making dryness of the land. Chris Hadfield allurebigbroad share on social
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I'm not afraid of flying; I just fear I'm going to die. I think I'm - vulnerable. I admit it. I don't fly. I got claustrophobia. I don't go in high buildings. I don't do those things. I'm just myself, whatever that is. John Madden admitafraidbuilding share on social