Iconic Astronaut Quotes

To celebrate Space Week on Discovery Channel, we take a look at some of the most iconic quotes from some of the most most inspiring astronauts and scientists, who have helped to make groundbreaking contributions to our knowledge of outer space.

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On Sep 25, 2018

Neil Armstrong

That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

These famous words were said by Armstrong as he made his first steps on the Moon on 20 July, 1969

Valentina Tereshkova

"If women can be railroad workers in Russia, why can't they fly in space?

Valentina accomplished this feat herself, when she became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963.

Rusty Schweickart

From the moon, the Earth is so small and so fragile, and such a precious little spot in that Universe, that you can block it out with your thumb.

Rusty Schweickart reflects on his experience of orbiting Earth in March of 1969.

Chris Hadfield

“I wasn’t destined to be an astronaut. I had to turn myself into one.”

Chris Hadfield looks back on his astronaut's career in his book: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Nicole Stott

We have this connection to Earth. I mean, it’s our home. And I don’t know how you can come back (from space) and not, in some way, be changed.

Nicole reflects on how her first space mission to the International Space Station in 2009 has changed her outlook on life.

Tom Jones

Exploring Space is Our Destiny.

Tom Jones, who has flown on four space shuttle missions to Earth orbit, highlights the importance of exploring space.

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