Famous quotes by Astronauts

Astronauts

Quotes from astronauts capture the blend of science, courage, and curiosity that propels humans beyond Earth. Drawn from training grounds, launch pads, and the quiet of orbit, their reflections illuminate the risks of exploration, the power of teamwork, and the profound perspective of seeing our planet as a fragile, shared home. Whether describing technical problem-solving or moments of awe, their words invite readers of all ages to consider what it means to venture outward, learn from adversity, and return with renewed respect for life below.

"I've had a chance to fly a lot of different airplanes, but it was nothing like the shuttle ride"

Chris Hadfield, Astronaut

Chris Hadfield

"I like adventure"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"I've been lucky enough to fly to space twice"

Chris Hadfield, Astronaut

Chris Hadfield

"It is spectacular. From about five minutes in, when we knew for sure that we were going to have the weather to go, the smile on my face just got bigger and bigger, and I was just beaming through the whole launch. I mean, it is just an amazing ride"

Chris Hadfield, Astronaut

Chris Hadfield

"I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out"

Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut

Ellen Ochoa

"It looks like the future's really bright"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"As you look back at your life, there are just a million different things that have happened, just in the right way, to allow you to make your dreams come true. And you know, someone has all that under control"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"What everyone in the astronaut corps shares in common is not gender or ethnic background, but motivation, perseverance, and desire - the desire to participate in a voyage of discovery"

Ellen Ochoa, Astronaut

Ellen Ochoa

"When you launch in a rocket, you're not really flying that rocket. You're just sort of hanging on"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"If you want something that's going to provide you with a lot of challenges and a variety of different things to do, then you really can't beat a place like the Air Force. I don't mean this to sound like a recruiting pitch. But it's been a lot of fun"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"Canada and space are a natural fit"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"It's a great view from here. I'm having the time of my life"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"There are just hundreds of people that have inspired and influenced me in a number of different ways. First of all, you can't forget your parents and all they've done to help you to get here"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"Like most kids growing up, I had a very wide interest. I was interested in everything. I tried to take advantage of everything, from the sciences to music to writing to literature"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"I went to the University of Washington as a physics and astronomy major. My other interest, of course, was aviation. I always wanted to be a pilot. And if you're going to fly airplanes, the best place to be is the Air Force"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"Fortunately, I got called down to NASA for an interview. And one thing led to the next, and one day I got that call. I've been here about seven years now and am really enjoying it"

Michael P. Anderson, Astronaut

Michael P. Anderson

"It is a challenge to have your launch date slip continuously"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"I wanted to further my education, so I went on to get a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and came back and served about ten years in the Canadian Navy as what we call a combat systems engineer"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"We're taking up some science experiments, some crystal growth things, we have a refrigerator that carries up some samples, new samples that go into the station, we bring the old ones home; we have a lot of clothing, we have a lot of food-U.S. and Russian food"

Linda M. Godwin, Astronaut

Linda M. Godwin

"They say any landing you can walk away from is a good one"

Alan Shepard, Astronaut

"Our role is to develop techniques that allow us to provide emergency life-saving procedures to injured patients in an extreme, remote environment without the presence of a physician"

Chris Hadfield, Astronaut

Chris Hadfield

"It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small"

Neil Armstrong, Astronaut

Neil Armstrong

"In 1983, NASA invited Canada to fly three payload specialists, in part because we had contributed the robotic arm that is used on the shuttle"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"There are many experiments and a great deal of research that can be performed on the station that make a difference in our lives, and we are committed to supporting this important vocation"

Marc Garneau, Astronaut

Marc Garneau

"We still have a lot of international partner modules that need to get up there to make it truly the international structure that it will be, and that's highly important; we need to get to where the crew size is bigger"

Linda M. Godwin, Astronaut

Linda M. Godwin

"I'll be the person using the shuttle robotic arm"

Linda M. Godwin, Astronaut

Linda M. Godwin

"I did grow up with a really big interest in math and science; I liked it"

Linda M. Godwin, Astronaut

Linda M. Godwin

"I believe that every human has a finite number of heartbeats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises"

Neil Armstrong, Astronaut

Neil Armstrong

"This has been a great experience for me. The first couple of days you don't always feel too well. You adjust to the fluid shifting, how to fly through space without hitting things or anybody else. But then you get in a groove"

Laurel Clark, Astronaut

Laurel Clark

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