So here in space, obviously, in microgravity, we have to use our hands to get ourselves around, to float around the modules,… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
I've always been into things like exploring and science on the frontiers. I had pictures of space up in my room way… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
While you're in space, you grow in height! Without the constant force of gravity on your spine, it stretches out, and you're… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
All astronauts, even civilians like me without pilot experience, have to learn how to co-pilot a jet called a T-38. — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
So here in space, obviously, in microgravity, we have to use our hands to get ourselves around, to float around the modules, because our… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
We always had National Geographic and Astronomy magazines and Popular Mechanics lying around the house. I got interested in exploration and different parts of… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
Outside of my family, I was always inspired by true heroic stories of leadership and survival. For example, the story of the Shackleton expedition,… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
To do things that are as complicated and challenging as spaceflight, you have to have all disciplines represented to get the job done. — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
To see the Earth below you when we could take a break... to appreciate the environment around us was very special. — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
My mom studied biology and my dad studied chemistry and some physics and he is a physician, but he had a very strong interest… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
I've always been into things like exploring and science on the frontiers. I had pictures of space up in my room way back in… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
I've done work wearing full cold-weather gear hanging off of scientific towers in the Antarctic and the Arctic. Having to actually do small, delicate… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
When I was at the South Pole, the coldest it got - and I didn't go outside - was minus 111. That was during… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
While you're in space, you grow in height! Without the constant force of gravity on your spine, it stretches out, and you're actually taller… — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
I invented an algorithm for starting micro turbo-molecular vacuum pumps to be used in science instruments on a future Mars rover. — Christina Koch Copy Share Image
