I Didn't Really Decide That I Wanted

The Space Shuttle Is A Better And Safer Rocket Than It Was Before The Challenger Accident.

There Are Lots Of Opportunities Out There For Women To Work In These Fields, ... Girls Just Need Support, Encouragement And Mentoring To Follow Through With The Sciences.

If They Asked Me If I Wanted To Go Into Space Tomorrow, I'd Do It In A Heartbeat. On The Other Hand, If They Asked Me If I Wanted To Go Into Training For Three Years And Then Go Into Space Again, I'd Probably Say No.

Once You Are Assigned To A Flight, The Whole Crew Is Assigned At The Same Time, And Then That Crew Trains Together For A Whole Year To Prepare For That Flight.

All Adventures, Especially Into New Territory, Are Scary.