Quotes by 'Eileen collins'

Eileen collins

The first female pilot of a Space Shuttle as well as the first female commander of a U.S. Spacecraft.

definitely mission

We have definitely accomplished all our mission objectives.

dream fly mission shuttle true

This mission is a dream come true for all of us, not just to fly on the shuttle but to fly on this very important mission.

columbia crew great inspiring last mission reflect ship shuttle

We reflect on the last shuttle mission , the great ship Columbia and her inspiring crew

focused good ground hands mission people staying

We are staying focused on the mission and we know we are in good hands with the people on the ground

commander matter mission whether woman

Whether your commander is a man or woman doesn't really matter when it comes to getting your mission done.

astronaut future great job leave memories

I leave the astronaut job with great memories but also great expectations for our country's future in space.

copy houston wave

OK, Houston we copy that. We'll be a wave off for today.

mistakes risky

It will be expensive, it will be risky and we will make mistakes as we go. But we will do it because we are explorers by nature.

enjoy guys

You guys made the right decision. We're going to enjoy another orbit.

absolutely confident discovery entry great thinking

Discovery is in absolutely great shape. I'm pretty confident about the entry (into the atmosphere) and I'm thinking about the landing.

certainly safer worried

This situation, I believe, will certainly be safer for entry. I'm actually not that worried about it.

scholars-and-scholarship shoes

I've been in your shoes many times so I understand.

chance share

This is really a chance for us to share what we did on the flight.

moment wonderful

This is a wonderful moment for all of us to experience.