No, I Think Most Astronauts

I Was Always Very Interested In Science, And I Knew That For Me, Science Was A Better Long-term Career Than Tennis.

The Pressure Suit Helps If Something Goes Wrong During Launch Or Re-entry - Astronauts Have A Way To Parachute Off The Shuttle. The Suits Protect You From Loss Of Pressure In Case Of Emergency.

I Didn't Really Decide That I Wanted To Be An Astronaut For Sure Until The End Of College.

I Can't Remember A Single Time [my Parents] Ever Told Me Not To Do Something I Wanted To Do.

It Takes A Few Years To Prepare For A Space Mission.