I always call myself a space construction worker. We were only the second mission ever to go to the space station. There was nothing on board. We brought the first three tons of equipment, including some of the Imax camera… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
I really feel like, on my first mission, the first mission is when you prove yourself and hopefully deserve the privilege to continue as an astronaut and remain in the corps and get granted an opportunity for a second mission. — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
When you're a little different than others, it takes a little more time to fit in. If you really want to be there, there… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
I am definitely a little more nervous for my colleagues when I'm working at mission control than I am myself on the shuttle. — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
A lot of people, I think, would love to see the earth from above, wear a spacesuit. Certainly, when I was a kid, I… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
In a modern and innovative society, where advancements are plentiful and communication is instantaneous, science and technology are a part of everyday life. — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
I think it's the entire privilege I had to represent my country. It's not the going to space alone; it's to be part of… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
Almost everything I do when I approach an operational problem comes from the time I've been in space. It's a way of organizing your… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
I'm still convinced that - I'm sorry to say - the body of evidence shows that the planet is warming up. And it's warming… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
Trust science, believe that innovation and discoveries are good for us, and make decisions based on data and evidence. — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
On the day a country decides not to invest a cent in innovation, discovery or exploration, that country decides to be a tributary to… — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
