We're looking at Earth science, observing our planet. Also space science, looking at the ozone in the atmosphere around our Earth. Also looking at life science. And on a human level, using ourselves as test subjects. — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
Some things are only capable of being done in space. Examples of that are looking at our Earth from that far away, and understanding the entire processes of storms and weather patterns, and oceans, and coastlines. — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
It's such a long mission and we get to spend so much time in space... we're doing such exciting research. And I don't want… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
I've always enjoyed traveling and having experience with different cultures and different people. But it's also a wonderful thing to be able to benefit… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
There was a moth in there, and it still had its wings crumpled up, and it was just starting to pump its wings up.… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
I can't think of anything specific growing up that pointed me toward NASA at all. I was interested in the Moon landings just about… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
Life science research can be done on multiple platforms. Since we have a very small number of people flying into space, the more people… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
Gravity is one variable in a lot of scientific processes. If you can remove gravity or minimize its effect, then you can understand the… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
Everyone that I've talked to who's been to space has thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and what you often hear them say is: It was… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
The microgravity or the very, very low amount of gravity that we have up in space forces some changes in different processes. It forces… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
I feel blessed to be here representing our country and carrying out th research of scientists around the world... I hope you could feel… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
There are some very significant changes in the way the fluids are distributed in our body, the way our heart functions initially, and as… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
The Navy's paid for you to go through school, and then they need doctors to go out and take care of people who are… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
Whenever I do get to look out, it is glorious. Even the stars have a special brightness. — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
As a physician, I understand how important it is to collect data on people so we can understand what's happening with them. I will… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
I can't think of anything that's as exciting as I'm sure this mission will be, and actually being in space. But, we did some… — Laurel Clark Copy Share Image
