If It Wasn't For The Women's Movement,

I Had Both Male And Female Heroes.

Yes, I Did Feel A Special Responsibility To Be The First American Woman In Space.

I Think Eventually Private Enterprise Will Be Able To Send People Into Orbit, But I Suspect Initially It's Going To Have To Be With Nasa's Help.

I've Spent My Whole Life Not Talking To People, And I Don't See Why I Should Start Now.

The View Of Earth Is Absolutely Spectacular, And The Feeling Of Looking Back And Seeing Your Planet As A Planet Is Just An Amazing Feeling. It's A Totally Different Perspective, And It Makes You Appreciate, Actually, How Fragile Our Existence Is.