Selection of crews is always been somewhat of a mystery.

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.

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

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

Selection of crews is always been somewhat of a mystery.

When you work really hard for something for a long time it's almost impossible to believe that it's coming true.

If you want to go into space first time on a new vehicle that's never been flown, you want to go with a pro.