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Duane G. Carey
And, when we're in space, I'll be working the photo, TV, and the housekeeping. But, I'll also be trying to take care of folks, the same as you would as if you were on a long mountaineering expedition or a long hiking trip; a 10- or 15-day hiking trip.
Duane G. Carey
And, what I think is going to be the big challenge on our mission is, as the days wear on, we've got five back-to-back EVAs.
Duane G. Carey
And, that's what I truly believe that we're doing when we're advancing scientific knowledge is we're someday making the world better. Not only for our children, but for all people after that.
Duane G. Carey
And, so I set my goals on astronaut because, as a military aviator, it was, I considered that to be about the peak of a flying career.
Duane G. Carey
And, one thing I definitely enjoyed personally, from a selfish point of view, was exploration and going to places that I had never been to before and learning, you know, meeting the people and getting to know, new sights and sounds, etc.
Duane G. Carey
And, obviously as a, as one who likes to travel around myself a lot, I think the Earth is a beautiful place. And, I'm looking forward to some new perspectives.
Duane G. Carey
And, I wouldn't consider myself to be a natural pilot; I've had to work at it.
Duane G. Carey
And, I was really impressed with how beautiful our country was and how friendly the people were.
Duane G. Carey
And, I just think that one of the main challenges on the mission is, for me in particular (and I'm not sure for the crew), but for me in particular is to keep that mental focus.
Duane G. Carey
And, Hubble to me has always been of particular interest just because it is so powerful and we have learned so much from it.