I don't recall any interest in science in particular. It came later in college.

Don't be afraid to reach for the stars

I don't know of any issues associated with alcohol before flight.

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.

There was a lot of light and a lot of rumbling and vibration, especially the first minute or minute-and-a-half. And then after about two minutes, when the solid rocket boosters separated, the ride got a lot smoother.

We are involved in technology development for, you know, missions that we hope to plan that would take us to an asteroid and eventually to Mars.

It's fun to work the robotic arm in part because it's really a team effort.