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Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, 'K.C., you did a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.'

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The quickest way may not necessarily be the best.

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When you lift off, the pressure is supposed to be maximum. But actually, it was very benign. Very enjoyable. But as soon as the engines cut off and you get to zero gravity, you felt as if you were being pushed off your seat. You feel disoriented. You don't feel aligned with anything. I felt for a few good hours that I was falling.

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I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.

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There are so many people who are arguing or fighting over issues which don't have much relevance. We must all realise it is not worth it.

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The first view of the Earth is magical. It is a very overpowering realization that the Earth is so small. It affected me. I could not get over the notion that in such a small planet, with such a small ribbon of life, so much goes on. It is as if the whole place is sacred.

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If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?

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I've always been very determined. I don't get easily discouraged.

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Every once in a while, we'd ask my dad if we could get a ride in one of these planes. And, he did take us to the flying club and get us a ride in the Pushpak and a glider that the flying club had.

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It's easy for me to be motivated and inspired by seeing somebody who just goes all out to do something.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Astronaut

Born: July 1st, 1961

Died: February 1st, 2003

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