Astronaut Quote by Robert Crippen
“I was selected to be an astronaut on a military program called the Manned Orbiting Laboratory back in '67. That program got cancelled in '69 and NASA ended up taking half of us.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiography: "Spaceflight" by Robert Crippen, 1995
A military astronaut program was cancelled, leading NASA to absorb many participants, altering career paths.
In simple terms: Program cancellation redirected astronauts to NASA.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to changing opportunities.
Themes
career
space
military
adaptation
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- space missions
- career transitions
- government projects
Key Concepts
organizational change
career resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate unexpected career changes?
- What value does resilience bring?
A Different Perspective
Career shifts can cause uncertainty and loss of original goals.
