John L. Phillips

“The view from space is like having a window to the universe. It changes your perspective on everything.”

“Every day on the space station is a science fair.”

“The international cooperation on the space station is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together.”

“You realize how fragile our planet is. That little blue marble is all we have.”

“The training is intense for a reason. When things go wrong, you have to rely on that training without a second thought.”

“You see the thin, fragile band of atmosphere. It really brings home the message that we need to take care of our planet.”

“Floating in microgravity is like a dream. It's a freedom of movement you can't experience anywhere else.”