So most astronauts are astronauts for a couple of years before they are assigned to a flight.

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

Suppose you came across a woman lying on the street with an elephant sitting on her chest. You notice she is short of breath. Shortness of breath can be a symptom of heart problems. In her case, the much more likely cause is the elephant on her chest. For a long time, society put obstacles in the way of women who wanted to enter the sciences. That is the elephant. Until the playing field has veen leveled and lingering stereotypes are gone, you can't even ask the question.

Three Secrets to Success: Be willing to learn new things. Be able to assimilate new information quickly. Be able to get along with and work with other people.

The stars don't look bigger, but they do look brighter.

The experience of being in space didn't change my perspective of myself or of the planet or of life. I had no spiritual experience.

For a long time, society put obstacles in the way of women who wanted to enter the sciences.