There are lots of opportunities out there for women to work in these fields, ... Girls just need support, encouragement and mentoring to follow through with the sciences.

I find myself looking around for other new, interesting opportunities to dive into.

It takes a couple of years just to get the background and knowledge that you need before you can go into detailed training for your mission.

I think it's important for little girls growing up, and young women, to have one in every walk of life. So from that point of view, I'm proud to be a role model!

If they asked me if I wanted to go into space tomorrow, I'd do it in a heartbeat. On the other hand, if they asked me if I wanted to go into training for three years and then go into space again, I'd probably say no.

When you're getting ready to launch into space, you're sitting on a big explosion waiting to happen.

Ever been to Disneyland? That was definitely an E ticket!