What do you think about being an astronaut?

As my good friend from Langley, Pete Jacobs, would say, "I only open my mouth to change feet." How did being at NASA Langley contribute to your becoming an astronaut? read more

That one’s easy. There was no one more proud to don that astronaut royal blue flight suit than me. There was no one more honored to represent his country by flying in space than me. read more

Any astronaut will tell you, the hours are long, the work is hard and far from glamorous, but it's definitely exciting and rewarding. read more

An Astronaut Reveals What Life in Space Is Really Like. Dan Winters. There’s no way to anticipate the emotional impact of leaving your home planet. You look down at Earth and realize: You’re not on it. It’s breathtaking. It’s surreal. It’s a “we’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto” kind of feeling. read more