I am proud to be part of a species where a subset of its members willingly put their lives at risk to push the boundaries of our existence.
Neil deGrasse TysonAnd I don't care what else anyone has ever told you, the Sun is white, not yellow. Human color perception is a complicated business, but if the Sun were yellow, like a yellow lightbulb, then white stuff such as snow would reflect this light and appear yellow-a snow condition confirmed to happen only near fire hydrants.
Neil deGrasse TysonScience is a way of equipping yourself with the tools to interpret what happens in front of you.
Neil deGrasse TysonPretending to know everything closes the door to finding out what's really there.
Neil deGrasse Tyson(Space programs are) a force operating on educational pipelines that stimulate the formation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians... They're the ones that make tomorrow come. The foundations of economies... issue forth from investments we make in science and technology.
Neil deGrasse TysonTypically, when you look for role models, you want someone who has your interests and came from the same background. Well, look how restricting that is. What people should do is take role models a la carte. If there's someone whose character you appreciated, you respect that trait.
Neil deGrasse Tyson