We were flying on a winged vehicle that would do reentry different than we had ever done before. So all of those were firsts. Test pilots truly love firsts. Robert Crippen firstflylove Change image and share on social
The nature of the shuttle was, we couldn't put a crew escape system in it. Robert Crippen crowescapenature Change image and share on social
If you want to go into space first time on a new vehicle that's never been flown, you want to go with a pro. Robert Crippen flyprospace Change image and share on social
Having the opportunity to fly the first flight of something like a space shuttle was the ultimate test flight. Robert Crippen flightflyopportunity Change image and share on social
The real pleasure was having the chance to enjoy being weightless, and the other was to spend some time looking out at this beautiful Earth that we're all lucky to inhabit. Robert Crippen beautifulchanceearth Change image and share on social
