The opportunities to become an astronaut in Canada were far and few.

The opportunities to become an astronaut in Canada were far and few.

I'm 45, and I'm still at school, essentially. Even after being assigned to the mission, I had to write a number of exams, with people commenting on my performance.

Some people will always be volunteers to explore, and it is, in my mind, a privilege.

On the day a country decides not to invest a cent in innovation, discovery or exploration, that country decides to be a tributary to others.

When you're a little different than others, it takes a little more time to fit in. If you really want to be there, there are no ingredients you need other than effort, perseverance and teamwork.

A lot of people, I think, would love to see the earth from above, wear a spacesuit. Certainly, when I was a kid, I wanted to wear a spacesuit.