We want to push mankind's boundaries out a little further.
People are fascinated about the world above them because it seems so out-of-reach.
When I was standing there on top of the world, you become so humble, you do not think about breaking records anymore, you do not think about gaining scientific data. The only thing you want is to come back alive
Sometimes you have to go up really high to see how small you are.
I don't like to rate myself; others can do that.
Aviation - and space travel, in particular - have always been especially captivating.