Astronaut Quote by Grant Imahara Download Open image “In the '60s astronauts were rockstars. Everyone wanted to be an astronaut.” — Grant Imahara ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.4 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare Astronaut Everyone Wanted Were
I remember growing up thinking that astronauts and their job was the coolest thing you could possibly do... But I absolutely couldn't identify with… — David M. Brown Copy Share Image
Like a lot of kids, I wanted to be an astronaut when I grew up. With me, it stuck more than most kids. Ever… — Shannon Walker Copy Share Image
If you look, like, in 1960, there was no such thing as an astronaut. It was a totally fanciful concept, but nine years later… — Travis Beacham Copy Share Image
I remember looking at the moon as an 8-year-old and marveling that there were two astronauts in a lander on the surface, getting ready… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
To become an astronaut is not a question of being the best at something or things coming easy to you, but it's being a… — Michael J. Massimino Copy Share Image
I ran the astronaut school for six years, and I was the commandant and when I finished in '65, 26 of my guys went… — Chuck Yeager Copy Share Image
I wasn’t destined to be an astronaut. I had to turn myself into one. — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Is there any other job that beats being an astronaut? Who didn't want to be an astronaut? That is my question. — Luca Parmitano Copy Share Image
The people who are changing our world are starting from an idea and bringing it all the way through to finished product with the… — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
'MythBusters' sounded like such an incredible opportunity. Where else might I be paid to make robots blow things up? — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
I have a secret weapon. And it could have something to do with special robot knowledge. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
As a former competitor, robot combat is near and dear to my heart. I enjoy the mix of creativity and mayhem that are essential… — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
First career I had right out of engineering school was at Lucas film, not working in the movies but working in home theater. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
There's nothing like experiencing the sights and sounds of a live robot combat event. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
People always ask why I would leave ILM, and it's because 'Mythbusters' sounded like fun. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
I think we're on too many government watch lists. We'd better let this one go. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
Walking the streets of Porto and speaking with the top engineers at Veniam, I am struck by the passion that they bring to the… — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
I worked at ILM the same time Masi Oka was there. Who would have thought that two Asian-American nerds from ILM would be on… — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
Everybody has stories about using duct tape. Of course, most don't try to lift a car with it. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
I went to school at night in L.A. to brush up on my engineering while I applied to the astronaut program. I really did… — Mae Jemison Copy Share Image
'You spin in the sky, the world spins under you, and you step from land to land, while we . . .' She turned… — Samuel R. Delany Copy Share Image
I think the astronaut job is the best job in the world. I realized when I was older and started applying for it that… — Michael J. Massimino Copy Share Image
NASA is developing space taxis to shuttle astronauts to the International Space Station. And just like New York taxis, they're all going to be… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
I stayed in the astronaut program until 1993. People ask me why I left. I thought I had a lot of things to contribute… — Mae Jemison Copy Share Image
“Sometimes when people find out I’m an astronaut, they ask, “So what do you do when you’re not flying in space?” — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Rugby has surprisingly helped me a lot as an astronaut and when I'm training in the space suit. — Anne McClain Copy Share Image
As a former Apollo astronaut, I think it's safe to say that SpaceX and the other commercial developers embody the 21st century version of… — Rusty Schweickart Copy Share Image
My optimism and confidence come not from feeling I'm luckier than other mortals, and they sure don't come from visualizing victory. They're the result… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
“My experiences in the Astronaut Corps had taught me that you never know what will happen from day to day. It’s best to experience… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
As a kid, I knew I wanted to be either a cartoonist or an astronaut. The latter was never much of a possibility, as… — Bill Watterson Copy Share Image
I think it's good to have competition. Now we have a third country that can launch astronauts, so it's good for all of us.… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
