So most astronauts are astronauts for a couple of years before they are assigned to a flight. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes assign astronaut couple
It's no secret that I've been reluctant to use my name for things. Sally Ride havereluctantsecret Change image and share on social
Studying whether there's life on Mars or studying how the universe began, there's something magical about pushing back the frontiers of knowledge. That's something that is almost part of being human, and I'm certain that will continue. Sally Ride backbegincontinue share on social
I didn't really decide that I wanted to be an astronaut for sure until the end of college. Sally Ride astronautcollegedecide 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
Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process. Bruce Babbitt agoamericancongratulate Change image and share on social
It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object; beware of this stumbling block. Paul Gauguin assignbewareblock Change image and share on social