Growing up in the 1960s, I can't remember a time when I wasn't fascinated by airplanes and rockets.

I hope that China will continue with space exploration. It would be logical to have international co-operation. I hope that it will come about and that I can be involved in it.

There is no one area of chemical engineering that specifically helped me in my career as an astronaut, it was more the general education in engineering. Also, it was a very difficult and rigorous course. So, it made me strong and resourceful.

Studying engineering was natural for me; I was always interested in technology and building things.

Great moments in science: Einstein discovers that time is actually money.

I consider myself a nerd. I love science and technology.

What is the relation between Christianity and modern culture; may Christianity be maintained in a scientific age? It is this problem which modern liberalism attempts to solve.

We've established a Washington State Academy of Sciences that will enable us to make decisions based on science about what is right for our state, meaning the quality of our lives will get better.