I Feel Very Privileged. But What I

It's Fun To Work The Robotic Arm In Part Because It's Really A Team Effort.

I Was Born In 1958, The Same Year Nasa Was Established, Which I Like To Think Of As Not A Coincidence. I Was 11 When They Landed On The Moon, Apollo Eleven. And, Of Course, Everybody In The Whole World Was Watching That. But I Can Tell You, At That Time, Nobody Ever Asked A Girl, 'is That Something You Want To Grow Up And Do?'

I'll Tell You, Being Involved In Human Space Flight, It Is An Emotional Endeavor. I Think It Brings In The Highest Highs And The Lowest Lows.

What Everyone In The Astronaut Corps Shares In Common Is Not Gender Or Ethnic Background, But Motivation, Perseverance, And Desire - The Desire To Participate In A Voyage Of Discovery.

I Think Of It As A Good Opportunity To Let, In Particular, School Kids Know That This Job And Other Interesting Jobs In Science And Engineering Are Open To Anyone Who Works Hard In School And Gets A Good Education And Studies Math And Science. And That It's Not Just For A Select Group Of People.