I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out.

I’m not trying to make every kid an astronaut, but I want kids to think about a career and the preparation they’ll need.

This was the last astronaut job that was not (yet) done by a woman. Now with this milestone we can focus on the fact that what is important to succeed in life, it does not...

It was just very peaceful.

Congratulations. You’ve just added a new part of the station.

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.