Buddy Quote by Thomas Marshburn
“In 2009 I went up on the space shuttle. I was in space for 16 days and docked at the space station for 11 days. The entire crew did five space walks, of which I was involved with three of them. When you're doing a space walk, you always have a buddy with you. It's a very dangerous environment when you're doing a space walk.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NASA Astronaut Biography, 2010
Spacewalks require teamwork and vigilance because the environment is extremely hazardous.
In simple terms: Spacewalks are dangerous and need a partner.
Key Takeaway
Never work alone in high‑risk tasks.
Themes
teamwork
risk
space exploration
Mood
focused
serious
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- space missions
- training
- emergency drills
Key Concepts
extravehicular activity
human factors
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you prepare mentally for high‑risk teamwork?
- What safeguards are essential during a spacewalk?
A Different Perspective
Even with a buddy, unexpected equipment failures can endanger the crew.
