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Sally Ride Quotes

American - Astronaut | May 26, 1951 - July 23, 2012

The most anxious time was during launch, just because that is so dramatic.

Time Just Because Launch Dramatic

I felt very honored, and I knew that people would be watching very closely, and I felt it was very, very important that I do a good job.

Good Job People Important Watching

I've spent my whole life not talking to people, and I don't see why I should start now.

Life People Start Talking Now Why

Different astronauts sleep in different ways.

Sleep Astronauts Different Ways

The view of Earth is spectacular.

Nature View Earth Spectacular

When you're getting ready to launch into space, you're sitting on a big explosion waiting to happen.

Space Waiting You Ready Sitting Big

The fact that I was going to be the first American woman to go into space carried huge expectations along with it.

Woman Space Expectations American Go

Rocket science is tough, and rockets have a way of failing.

Science Space Tough Way Rocket

When the space shuttle's engines cut off, and you're finally in space, in orbit, weightless... I remember unstrapping from my seat, floating over to the window, and that's when I got my first view of Earth. Just a spectacular view, and a chance to see our planet as a planet.

Space Window Chance View Remember

So most astronauts are astronauts for a couple of years before they are assigned to a flight.

Flight Years Astronauts Most Before

My background is in physics, so I was the mission specialist, who is sort of like the flight engineer on an airplane.

Airplane Mission Physics Flight Like

I have a lot of common sense. I know what needs to be done and how to approach it. I have an ability to work with people on large enterprises.

Work People Common Sense Know Done

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