There weren't any astronauts until I was about 10. Yuri Gagarin went into space right around my 10th birthday. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes 10th astronaut birthday
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
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
I played football in the ninth and 10th grade. I looked a lot like Joe Namath, so I think my looks got me there more than my abilities. John Travolta 10thabilityfootball Change image and share on social
I think the best thing about my job is that I have my life documented, which not many people get to have. They have a photo here and there and maybe some video footage from a birthday. My kids will be able to see me growing up. Kirsten Dunst birthdaydocumentfootage share on social