The space shuttle has been a fantastic vehicle. It is unlike any other thing that we've ever built. Its capabilities have carried several hundred people into space.
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I thought it was going to take a lot more countdowns on the pad. We actually did scrub once, but I figured we'd scrub several times since it's a pretty complicated vehicle.Robert Crippen
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If you want to go into space first time on a new vehicle that's never been flown, you want to go with a pro.
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My heart rate went up to 130-plus. Not John. He was nice, calm and collected.
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Living inside the shuttle was a little like camping out. We ended up sleeping in our seats. You had to pay attention to housekeeping, not get things too dirty.
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