Astronaut Quote by Julie Payette Download Open image “The opportunities to become an astronaut in Canada were far and few.” — Julie Payette ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Astronaut Canada Inspirational Opportunity
I grew up in Spokane, Washington, and I can't recall ever not wanting to be an astronaut. — Anne McClain Copy Share Image
I'd like to reiterate that the opportunities in space are going to be vastly different than they've been before, so, for young Canadians preparing… — Jeremy Hansen 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
One of the things that's really exciting from my perspective is that Canada is one of the major spacefaring nations. The list of our… — Dafydd Williams Copy Share Image
It was hard to become an astronaut. Not anywhere near as much physical training as people imagine, but a lot of mental training, a… — Sally Ride 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
Most astronauts are very down-to-earth people. Many of us, three-quarters, have an engineering degree, and we have a very Cartesian, rational approach to things. — Julie Payette Copy Share Image
In the '60s astronauts were rockstars. Everyone wanted to be an astronaut. — Grant Imahara Copy Share Image
It took me a long time to get selected as an astronaut. In fact, I applied for 20 years before I was selected. — John L. Phillips Copy Share Image
I didn't really decide that I wanted to be an astronaut for sure until the end of college. — Sally Ride 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
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
