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“I could do exploration in this particular career field, and it was a goal that, even if I didn't reach it, it was so high it seemed almost impossible, but even if I didn't reach it, I would still have a good time and a very satisfying career.”
“And, that's what I truly believe that we're doing when we're advancing scientific knowledge is we're someday making the world better. Not only for our children, but for all people after that.”
“And then, when I thought about joining the Air Force, flying seemed like a natural extension of the motorcycling experience. You're going faster, higher. You're operating a machine that's a lot more powerful than you are.”
“That's what Hubble can do for us. It can tell us whether the universe is expanding forever or if one day it's going to come back together.”
“And, so I set my goals on astronaut because, as a military aviator, it was, I considered that to be about the peak of a flying career.”
“And, I was really impressed with how beautiful our country was and how friendly the people were.”
“Rendezvous day is the third day of our mission, and that's a big day for us.”
“I worked for some very good people who have helped me along the way and actually enabled me to have the opportunity to be selected to join the Astronaut Corps.”
“So, we have to get up and get pumped up for each day.”
“Now you're coming back to Earth, and things are getting more and more dynamic.”