All adventures, especially into new territory, are scary.

I liked math - that was my favorite subject - and I was very interested in astronomy and in physical science.

I think eventually private enterprise will be able to send people into orbit, but I suspect initially it's going to have to be with NASA's help.

It takes a couple of years just to get the background and knowledge that you need before you can go into detailed training for your mission.

The women's movement had already paved the way, I think, for my coming.

But even in elementary school and junior high, I was very interested in space and in the space program.