I see it as one of my jobs to make sure that, it sounds ridiculous, but to make sure the folks are eating, make sure folks are getting enough fluids, make sure folks are, you know, comfortable in the orbiter. Duane G. Carey comfortableeatfluid share on social
And, I wouldn't consider myself to be a natural pilot; I've had to work at it. Duane G. Carey havenaturalpilot Change image and share on social
And, all these things need to be coordinated; so we all need to work together, have timers going and everything so we're all coordinated and get this piece of orchestration done. Duane G. Carey coordinateorchestrationpiece Change image and share on social
So, we have to get up and get pumped up for each day. Duane G. Carey daypump Change image and share on social
And, obviously as a, as one who likes to travel around myself a lot, I think the Earth is a beautiful place. And, I'm looking forward to some new perspectives. Duane G. Carey beautifulearthforward Change image and share on social
Because when we're in space, my job is primarily getting us there and getting us back. Duane G. Carey backjobprimarily Change image and share on social
You know, piloting really isn't my hobby. And, it's probably not something I'd do in my spare time if I could do whatever I wanted to do. But, I'll tell you: if you've got to make a living, it's a great way to make a living! Duane G. Carey greathavehobby share on social
And, that's what I truly believe that we're doing when we're advancing scientific knowledge is we're someday making the world better. Not only for our children, but for all people after that. Duane G. Carey advancechildknowledge Change image and share on social
Now, I've never flown in space; but the folks who have say that on landing day, you know, you've just spent maybe a week and a half, sometimes two weeks in orbit and you're used to the things happening slowly in space. Duane G. Carey dayflyfolk share on social
Well, for me it really wasn't a case of deciding to be an astronaut. Duane G. Carey astronautcasedecide Change image and share on social
