“That's what Hubble can do for us. It can tell us whether the universe ...” — Duane G. Carey Quote

“That's what Hubble can do for us. It can tell us whether the universe is expanding forever or if one day it's going to come back together.”

“Those folks out in the space suits are going to be getting beat up.”

“You know, Scooter's going to do the first separation burn; I'm going to do the second separation burn.”

“You know, piloting really isn't my hobby. And, it's probably not something I'd do in my spare time if I could do whatever I wanted to do. But, I'll tell you: if you've got to make a living, it's a great way to make a living!”

“And, all these things need to be coordinated; so we all need to work together, have timers going and everything so we're all coordinated and get this piece of orchestration done.”

“And, I was really impressed with how beautiful our country was and how friendly the people were.”

“One can not impede scientific progress.”

“And I'm gonna be.... *deep inhale* HIGH... as a kite.... by then....”

“What was arguably the most important voyage of scientific exploration ever to be undertaken arose in a distinctly haphazard fashion.”

“We’ve progressed so far, we understand most things,”

“The last time the Atlantic had leapt from its bed was in the Great September Gale of 1815. In the intervening century, as the nation expanded and prospered, the lesson of history was forgotten.”

“It is not the victory of science that distinguishes our nineteenth century, but the victory of scientific method over science.”