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Many people object to wasting money in space yet have no idea how much is actually spent on space exploration. The CSA’s budget, for instance, is less than the amount Canadians spend on Halloween candy every year, and most of it goes toward things like developing telecommunications satellites and radar systems to provide data for weather and air quality forecasts, environmental monitoring and climate change studies.
— May 27, 2018 12:04PM
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The whole process of becoming an astronaut helped me understand that what really matters is not the value someone else assigns to a task but how I personally feel while performing it.
— May 30, 2018 05:16AM
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My point, though, is that saying thank you every once in a while just isn’t enough when you’re demanding that other people make real sacrifices so you can pursue your goals. It’s not only the fun, showy things like vacations that get the message across. You also have to be willing to do what you can to create the conditions that allow your partner the freedom to focus single-mindedly at times.
— May 18, 2018 04:26PM
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“It’s counterintuitive, but I think it’s true : promoting your colleagues� interests helps you stay competitive, even in a field where everyone is top-notch. And it’s easy do do once you understand that you have a vested interest in your co-workers� success. In a crisis, you want them to want to help you survive and succeed, too. They may be the only people in the world who can.�
— May 16, 2018 03:58PM
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“And it’s true, you don’t need to obsess over details if you’re willing to roll the dice and accept whatever happens. But if you’re striving for excellence- whether it’s playing the guitar of flying a jet - there’s no such thing as over-preparation. It’s your best chance of improving your odds.�
— May 16, 2018 10:47AM
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I am actually leaving the planet today. Or not, I remind myself. There are still hours to go, hours when anything could go wrong and the launch could be scrubbed. That thought, combined with the fact that I’m wearing a diaper just in case we get stuck on the launch pad for a very long time, steers my interior monologue away from the portentous and toward the practical. There’s a lot to remember. Focus.
— May 02, 2018 07:36AM
