If you want something that's going to provide you with a lot of challenges and a variety of different things to do, then you really can't beat a place like the Air Force. I don't mean this to sound like a recruiting pitch. But it's been a lot of fun. Michael P. Anderson airbeatchallenge share on social
As you look back at your life, there are just a million different things that have happened, just in the right way, to allow you to make your dreams come true. And you know, someone has all that under control. Michael P. Anderson backcontroldream share on social
Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into. Michael P. Anderson attentioncatchscience Change image and share on social
There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget your parents and all they've done to help you to get here. Michael P. Anderson forgethavehundred Change image and share on social
Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature. Michael P. Anderson advantagegrowinterest Change image and share on social
I was always fascinated by science-fiction shows, shows like 'Star Trek' and 'Lost in Space.' Michael P. Anderson fascinatefictionlose Change image and share on social
It's a great view from here. I'm having the time of my life. Michael P. Anderson greatlifetime Change image and share on social
It looks like the future's really bright. Michael P. Anderson brightfuture Change image and share on social
Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years now and am really enjoying it. Michael P. Anderson calldayenjoy Change image and share on social
I went to the University of Washington as a physics and astronomy major. My other interest, of course, was aviation. I always wanted to be a pilot. And if you're going to fly airplanes, the best place to be is the Air Force. Michael P. Anderson airairplaneastronomy share on social
