I think it's going to be a very important, unique data set in terms of measuring the behavior of your lower body in space and trying to figure out what we can do to preserve bone and muscle density.
John L. PhillipsSince the Columbia accident, the Russian space agency, or the Russian space program, has been literally carrying the load bringing us all the supplies we need on the Progress vehicle, smaller amounts on the Soyuz vehicles.
John L. PhillipsIt took me a long time to get selected as an astronaut. In fact, I applied for 20 years before I was selected.
John L. PhillipsIt so happened that my goals kind of matched my career progression toward becoming an astronaut.
John L. Phillips