So I Saw Many Planets, And They

The Pressure Suit Helps If Something Goes Wrong During Launch Or Re-entry - Astronauts Have A Way To Parachute Off The Shuttle. The Suits Protect You From Loss Of Pressure In Case Of Emergency.

The View Of Earth Is Absolutely Spectacular, And The Feeling Of Looking Back And Seeing Your Planet As A Planet Is Just An Amazing Feeling. It's A Totally Different Perspective, And It Makes You Appreciate, Actually, How Fragile Our Existence Is.

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

One Thing I Probably Share With Everyone Else In The Astronaut Office Is Composure.

I Didn't Really Decide That I Wanted To Be An Astronaut For Sure Until The End Of College.