We were only on orbit a little over two days so we had no adverse effects from being weightless...

We were only on orbit a little over two days so we had no adverse effects from being weightless...

The nature of the shuttle was, we couldn't put a crew escape system in it.

Living inside the shuttle was a little like camping out. We ended up sleeping in our seats. You had to pay attention to housekeeping, not get things too dirty.

This vehicle is performing like a champ. I've got a super spaceship under me.

Having the opportunity to fly the first flight of something like a space shuttle was the ultimate test flight.

The space shuttle has been a fantastic vehicle. It is unlike any other thing that we've ever built. Its capabilities have carried several hundred people into space.