Quotes

I would be glad to be the first woman in space, but I would be glad if any of the other five, other than me, would be the first woman also.

I think something is only dangerous if you are not prepared for it or if you don't have control over it or if you can't think through how to get yourself out of a problem.

I want to do everything there is to be done.

Astronauts don't have to be either very feminine or very masculine women, or very superhuman males, or any color or anything. It's about people in space.

Study hard in school -- it's really worth it! When you're older, you'll be able to do anything you want if you get a good education.