"And now for Return to Flight, I'm chief of robotics working in the astronaut office in Houston, as a Canadian"
- Chris Hadfield
About this Quote
Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut that has actually worked in the astronaut workplace in Houston. In this quote, he is describing the Return to Flight mission, which was a space shuttle goal that was introduced in 2005. The objective was developed to test the security of the space capsule after the Columbia calamity in 2003. As a Canadian, Hadfield belonged to the group that worked on the objective, and he was the principal of robotics. This quote shows his commitment to the mission and his satisfaction in being a Canadian. Hadfield's service the goal was a vital part of the success of the objective, as well as it is a testament to his skill and also expertise. Hadfield's quote is a tip of the value of global partnership in space exploration, and it is a pointer of the value of Canadian payments to space expedition.
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