It took me a long time to get selected as an astronaut. In fact, I applied for 20 years before I was selected. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes apply astronaut fact
Small samples in the centrifuge will spin at varying rates to create synthetic gravity, like the gravity of Mars or the gravity of the moon, and measure how the specimens respond within the centrifuge. John L. Phillips centrifugecreategravity share on social
I think it's going to be a very important, unique data set in terms of measuring the behavior of your lower body in space and trying to figure out what we can do to preserve bone and muscle density. John L. Phillips behaviorbodybone Change image and share on social
My dad served in two wars has been flying airplanes for 60 years now. He was certainly quite an inspiration. John L. Phillips airplanedadfly Change image and share on social
I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. Thomas A. Edison denyexistfact share on social
Whoever grows angry amid troubles applies a drug worse than the disease and is a physician unskilled about misfortunes. Sophocles amidangryapply Change image and share on social
As an astronaut, when you're getting ready to go out of that hatch, you know that's the pinnacle of both your career and your life. The view completely blows you away. The real challenge is getting past the excitement and getting focused and down to work. Thomas Marshburn astronautblowcareer share on social