We feel that this stands as a symbol of the insatiable curiosity of all mankind to explore the unknown.

As we begin to have landings on the moon, we can alternate those with vertical launch of similar crew modules on similar launch vehicles for vertical-launch tourism in space, if you want to call it that adventure travel.

There were about six years when there was not one American who went into space. We shouldn't do that again.

Because of his military service, Dad was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The government needs a role in carrying out exploration. They will be leading the development of the engines that are needed, and the private sector will take advantage of those.

At 10,000 feet, the 3 parachutes would come out, a little lower the pressure of the atmosphere outside was greater than inside, and we could smell the salt air and it was very encouraging to return to earth.

I want to keep on the move, keep stimulated and challenged.